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What is Micardis
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Telmisartan, also known as Micardis HCT, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses including unable to take ACE inhibitors and prophylaxis of cardiovascular event .Effectiveness
When to interrupt dosage
The magnitude of Micardis is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, such as an inability to take ACE inhibitors, Hypertensive disease and Diabetic Nephropathy. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Tablet, multilayer) featured in the below table.Warnings
Micardis ContraindicationsMicardis Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Micardis?
328 active studies are in progress to gauge the potential of Micardis to improve blood pressure inadequately controlled with monotherapy, those unable to take ACE inhibitors and those with no initial therapy.Micardis Reviews: What are patients saying about Micardis?
Patient Q&A Section about micardis
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is the side effect of Micardis?
"If you experience any of the following, call your doctor: swelling in your feet or ankles; rapid weight gain; unusual pain or tightness in your lower body; a skin ulcer; or a high potassium level. Symptoms of a high potassium level include nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, and loss of movement."
Is Micardis a good blood pressure medicine?
"Telmisartan is an effective blood pressure-lowering medication that has beneficial effects on the heart and kidneys."
What is the drug Micardis used for?
"This medication is used to lower high blood pressure in order to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)."
Which is better losartan or Micardis?
"Cozaar lowers blood pressure while simultaneously protecting kidney function, and has far fewer side effects than ACE inhibitors. Micardis lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke, and is similar to ACE inhibitors, but does not come with the same side effects, like coughing."