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Micardis 80mg medicine belongs to the class of antihypertensive drugs indicated in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart attack, reducing the risk of stroke in people over 55 years of age and patients with serious cardiovascular problems.1. What are the effects of Micardis?
What is Micardis? The active ingredient Micardis is Telmisartan 80mg. The generic name telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure, heart attacks, and reduce the risk of stroke or death in patients over 55 years of age and those with serious heart problems. In addition, Micardis may be used in combination with other blood pressure medications.
Besides the above uses, Micardis medicine may also be used to treat some other conditions that are not listed above. Therefore, before taking the drug, consult your doctor for advice and effective use of the drug.
2. Usage and dosage of Micardis
Micardis medicine is made in the form of tablets, so the patient can take the drug on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach. You should take the medicine with a full glass of water to avoid stomach irritation. Dosage of Micardis drug will depend on the patient's medical condition and age such as:
For high blood pressure patients use with a starting dose of 40mg/day, then maintain a stable condition with the dose. 20-80mg/day. For patients at risk of cardiovascular disease use 80mg/day. Patients need to use Micardis regularly to get the most benefit from it. To use this medicine safely, take Micardis exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use it more often, for less or for longer than prescribed. Absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time or arbitrarily increase the dose of the drug. Because this not only makes the condition worse, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Contraindications to the use of the drug Micardis
Contraindicated to use Micardis drug in the following cases:
Do not use Micardis 80mg for patients with hypersensitivity to Telmisartan or any other ingredients in the drug. Micardis is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women. Micardis is not indicated for use in patients with severe liver failure.
4. Undesirable effects when using Micardis
Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Micardis include:
Urinary retention Swelling Swelling Rapid weight gain High potassium levels lead to fast or slow heart rate, body weakness Nasal congestion Back pain Diarrhea Before prescribing medication, doctors always weigh the benefits and effects of Micardis more than the risk of side effects. However, some cases when using Micardis can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when there are unusual signs after taking the drug, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, swelling, rash or itching of the face area. , throat, tongue,... In this case, the patient should immediately notify the medical staff for immediate intervention.
5. Some notes when using Micardis
Some notes when using Micardis medicine include:
Inform your doctor about a history of allergy to Micardis or any other allergies. Micardis may contain ingredients that don't work and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Micardis should be used with caution in pregnant women, children and the elderly, patients with liver disease, heart disease or other diseases. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily use the drug twice the dose more than the treatment regimen. Micardis overdose can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness,...
6. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Micardis, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including vitamins, over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent without your doctor's consent.
Some drugs that may interact with Micardis include drugs containing aliskiren such as amturnide, tekamlo, tekturna, valturna. The combined use of Micardis and aliskiren should be avoided if the patient has kidney disease.
7. How to store Micardis
Store Micardis at room temperature, away from light and away from moisture. Do not store Micardis in a humid place or in the freezer. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Micardis storage instructions on the package carefully, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Micardis out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has been damaged and cannot be used anymore or has expired, dispose of the medicine according to the correct procedure.
In summary, Micardis belongs to the class of antihypertensive drugs indicated in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart attack, reducing the risk of stroke in people over 55 years of age and patients with serious cardiovascular problems. However, Micardis can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of side effects and increase effectiveness. for the treatment.
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