Telmisartan

Generic name: telmisartan [ TEL-mi-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Micardis
Dosage form: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin receptor blockers

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 26, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is telmisartan?

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB) that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Telmisartan is also used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death from heart problems in people who are at least 55 years old with risk factors for serious heart disorders.

Telmisartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using telmisartan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

If you have diabetes, do not take telmisartan with any medicine that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use telmisartan if you are allergic to it.

If you have diabetes, do not take telmisartan with any medicine that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

You may also need to avoid taking telmisartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a heart condition other than one being treated with telmisartan;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or

• if you are on a low-salt diet.

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