Micardis
Indicated to manage hypertension, designed to target blood pressure elevation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Telmisartan
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20 · 40 · 80mg
Micardis details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Essential Hypertension
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Sartan
- Known off-label uses
- cardiovascular risk reduction
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor renal function; may cause dizziness; consider effect on potassium levels
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue; back pain
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; impaired renal function
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to manage hypertension, designed to target blood pressure elevation.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- potassium-sparing diuretics; potassium supplements; lithium; aliskiren
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 18 years.
Contraindications
severe hepatic impairment; biliary obstruction; pregnancy; co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; acute renal failure, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor, resulting in reduced vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated as it may cause damage to the developing foetus. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Micardis
Micardis, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim, contains telmisartan to help manage hypertension and essential hypertension. This medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 20, 40, and 80mg. It serves as a standard treatment option for those seeking consistent blood pressure management, providing a reliable approach to this routine condition using a well-known active ingredient.
Buying Micardis online
Micardis is registered across 14 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. As one of the most frequently ordered treatments in the region, it helps international residents maintain continuity of care without relying on a local pharmacy. Generic telmisartan, largely manufactured in India, provides a more affordable alternative to the original brand. You can order your required supply online for delivery across these territories.