This is an automatically translated article.
The drug Visartis-80 contains Telmisartan and belongs to the group of angiotensin receptor blockers. Visartis-80 is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). In people with long-term untreated high blood pressure, high blood pressure can damage the heart and damage blood vessels as well as dangerous cardiovascular events. Furthermore, Visartis 80 with telmisartan is also used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people at high risk such as diabetes.
1. What is Visartis 80?
Visartis 80 contains Telmisartan, which belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. This is a substance produced in the body that causes blood vessels to narrow, thereby increasing blood pressure. At this time, telmisartan will block the effects of angiotensin II, so the blood vessels will relax and blood pressure will be lowered.
Therefore, the use of the drug Visartis is used to treat primary hypertension in adults. High blood pressure persists and, if left untreated, can damage blood vessels in several organs, which can sometimes lead to heart attack, heart or kidney failure, stroke or blindness. However, patients often have no symptoms of high blood pressure before the consequences occur. Therefore, it is important to regularly measure your own blood pressure at home to determine if it is within normal limits. In addition, the use of Telmisartan also helps reduce cardiovascular events, ie heart attacks or strokes in adults, especially in people at high risk such as diabetes.
2. Things to know before taking Visartis 80
Do not take Visartis 80 in the following cases:
Allergic to Visartis 80 or telmisartan or any other ingredient of the drug People who are more than 3 months pregnant (it is better to avoid this class of drugs). early in pregnancy) Have serious liver problems such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction or any other severe liver disease. Have diabetes or impaired kidney function. In addition, users should also talk to their doctor if they have or have ever had any of the following:
Chronic kidney disease or a kidney transplant. Renal artery stenosis Liver disease. Heart problems. Increased aldosterone levels Low blood pressure (hypotension), which can occur if you are dehydrated or have a salt deficiency from diuretic therapy, a low-salt diet, diarrhea, or vomiting. Increased blood potassium levels.
3. How to take the drug Visartis 80?
Always take Visartis 80 exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The recommended dose of Visartis 80 or telmisartan is one tablet a day. The patient should try to take the medicine at the same time each day. You may take this medication with or without food, swallowing it with water or another non-alcoholic beverage. It is important that you take this medicine every day until your doctor tells you otherwise. For the treatment of hypertension, the usual dose of Visartis for most patients is 40 mg, i.e. 1⁄2 Visartis 80 tablets taken once a day to control blood pressure over a 24-hour period. Your doctor may also recommend a lower dosage such as 20 mg per day, which is 1⁄4 of Visartis 80 tablets. This medicine can also be used in combination with a diuretic , such as hydrochlorothiazide which has been shown to increase the blood pressure lowering effect with Visartis 80 . To reduce cardiovascular events, the usual dose of telmisartan is one Visartis 80 mg tablet once a day. When initiating prophylaxis with Visartis 80 mg, blood pressure should be regularly monitored. If liver function is impaired, the usual dose of Visartis should not exceed 40 mg once daily. If you take more Visartis 80 than you need, talk to your doctor or nearest hospital or emergency department right away. If you forget to take a dose, just take your next dose as usual the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. Possible side effects with Visartis 80
Possible side effects of Visartis 80 include:
Low blood pressure Urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections (eg, sore throat, sinusitis, common cold) Cell deficiency red blood cells (anemia) Increased potassium levels Insomnia, depression Syncope, feeling dizzy Slow heartbeat Abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, vomiting Drug rash Back pain, muscle cramps, muscle pain Renal failure In summary, Visartis 80 contains telmisartan which can be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. In addition, Visartis 80 is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in people 55 years of age and older who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. This is a drug in the class of angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Understanding what Visartis 80 is and how to use it, along with lifestyle changes, will help control blood pressure effectively and prevent future cardiovascular events.
Follow Vinmec International General Hospital website to get more health, nutrition and beauty information to protect the health of yourself and your loved ones in your family.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
