Table of contents:
- Functions and Usage
- What is Micardis used for?
- What are the rules for using Micardis?
- How do I store Micardis?
- Dose
- What is the dosage for Micardis for adults?
- What is the dosage for Micardis for children?
- In what dosages and preparations Micardis is available?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Micardis?
- Precautions and Warnings
- What should be known before using Micardis?
- Is Micardis safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Drug Interactions
- What medicines should not be taken with Micardis?
- What foods and drinks should not be consumed when using Micardis?
- Are there certain health conditions that Micardis should avoid?
- Overdose
- What are the symptoms of a Micardis overdose and what are the effects?
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions and Usage
What is Micardis used for?
Micardis is a high blood pressure medication (antihypertensive) that contains telmisartan. Telmisartan functions to relax and dilate blood vessels by blocking angiotensin-II (a natural substance in the bloodstream that can cause blood vessels to constrict).
After the blood vessels expand again, blood pressure will decrease and the work of the heart in pumping blood throughout the body becomes easier.
What are the rules for using Micardis?
Follow the doctor's instructions and read the information listed on the Micardis package before consuming it. This medicine can be consumed before or after meals. Make sure you consume exactly as directed by your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol or smoking and follow your doctor's recommendations for the recommended diet for optimal results. Try to take telmisartan at the same time every day to maximize its effects. Do not combine with other medicines so that the drug effect is not reduced.
For those who forget to take Micardis on the same day, it is advisable to drink it immediately if the next dose schedule is not too close. If more than one day has passed, skip the missed dose and continue as recommended for that day. Do not double the Micardis dose on the next schedule to make up for the missed dose.
Use Micardis until exhausted or for the time set by the doctor even though the condition has improved to maximize the effect of the drug.
How do I store Micardis?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Dose
What is the dosage for Micardis for adults?
For those of you who have hypertension and are 18 years and over, the recommended starting dose is 40 mg once a drink per day. The dosage will then be adjusted, ranging from 20-80 mg once daily.
Meanwhile, to prevent heart attacks and strokes for people aged 55 years and over, drink 80 mg per day. For patients outside that age group, consult a doctor to find out the right treatment.
If you are taking other drugs such as diuretics, pottasium-sparing diuretic, ACE inhibitors, nonsterioid anti-inflammatory, digoxin or lithium, and are on special medications such as dialysis, surgery or dental work, it is advisable to tell the doctor so that the dosage and medication can be adjusted.
What is the dosage for Micardis for children?
The safety and effectiveness of using this medicine for pediatric patients (under 18 years of age) has not been established.
In what dosages and preparations Micardis is available?
Micardis is available in tablet form for oral administration, each Micardis tablet contains telmisartan 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg. In each Micardis tablet, besides containing the active ingredient telmisartan, this drug also contains other ingredients as follows: sodium hydroxide, meglumine, povidone, sorbitol, and magnesium stearate.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Micardis?
Like other medicines, Micardis is also at risk of causing side effects. Some of the mild side effects that may occur after using this medicine are:
- Pain and congestion in the sinuses.
- Back pain.
- Diarrhea.
- Lung infection.
- Sore throat.
- Flu-like symptoms, including fever and aches.
- Pain in the stomach and muscles
- Headache
- Nausea and dizziness
- Often feel tired
These side effects usually subside and go away in a short time. However, some patients, although rare, may experience serious side effects, such as low blood pressure patients who may feel dizzy or faint, kidney disease patients who experience swelling of the feet or hands to an abnormal weight, and allergies such as swelling in face, tongue or throat, rash on the skin and difficulty breathing.
Immediately go to the nearest hospital or see a doctor if you experience allergies or feel side effects, either mild or severe after using the drug.
Not everyone experiences side effects when using this drug. There may also be some side effects not mentioned above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions and Warnings
What should be known before using Micardis?
- Be careful if you have kidney problems, liver problems, diabetes, angioedema, gallbladder disease, problems with blood vessels, and problems with the muscles or heart valves.
- Consult your doctor if you have had a previous heart attack or stroke.
- Watch out for users with problems with dehydration, low blood pressure, high potassium levels, low sodium levels, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Before using this medicine, make sure you are aware of any allergic reactions that can occur. Talk to your doctor to find out the right treatment.
- Avoid taking Micardis together with other medicines (including herbal medicines) without doctor's instructions because it is feared that it can cause dangerous side effects.
- In case of an allergic reaction or overdose after using Micardis, see a doctor immediately.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness, so it is advisable to be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Is Micardis safe for pregnant and lactating women?
For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Micardis. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category D according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Category D means that there is positive evidence of a risk to the human fetus, but that the benefits may outweigh the risks, for example, in coping with a life-threatening situation.
Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
Drug Interactions
What medicines should not be taken with Micardis?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
Tell your doctor if you are taking other drugs, both over-the-counter and from a doctor's prescription, such as:
- Diuretic drugs
- Digoxin
- Digitalis
- Lanoxin
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Advil
- Motrin
- Naproxen
- Aleve
- Naprosyn
- Naprelan
- Treximet
- Celecoxib
- Celebrex
- Diclofenac
- Arthrotec
- Cambia
- Cataflam
- Voltaren
- Flector Patch
- Pennsaid
- Solareze
- Indomethacin
- Indocin
- Meloxicam
- Mobic
What foods and drinks should not be consumed when using Micardis?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor.
Are there certain health conditions that Micardis should avoid?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:
- Kidney disorders
- Liver disorders
- Diabetes
- Angioedema
- Gall bladder disease
- Blood vessel problems
- Problems with the heart muscles or valves
- Dehydration
- Low blood pressure
- High potassium levels
- Low sodium levels
- Diarrhea
Overdose
What are the symptoms of a Micardis overdose and what are the effects?
Here are the symptoms if you overdose on Micardis:
- Nausea
- Gag
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- dizzy
- lose balance
- Have seizures
- Incredible sleepiness
- confusion
- Difficulty breathing
- Internal bleeding
- Hallucinations
- Visual disturbances
- Snoring
- Skin turns blue
- Coma
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In an emergency or overdose situation, call 119 or rush to the nearest hospital.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not use this medication in double doses.
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