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Telmisartan Active Ingredients: Telmisartan Representative Names: Micardis Available Product Images: What are telmisartan tablets? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I take this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with telmisartan? What side effects may I notice from taking telmisartan? What should I watch for while taking telmisartan? Where can I keep my medicine? What are telmisartan tablets? (Back to top) TELMISARTAN (Micardis®) helps lower blood pressure to normal levels. It controls high blood pressure, but it is not a cure. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Telmisartan helps prevent these things from happening. Generic telmisartan tablets are not yet available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat •heart failure •kidney disease •liver disease •if you are on a special diet, such as a low-salt diet •an unusual or allergic reaction to telmisartan, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I take this medicine? (Back to top) Take telmisartan tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Telmisartan can be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What drug(s) may interact with telmisartan? (Back to top) •blood pressure medications •digoxin •hawthorn •lithium •monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Azilect®, Eldepryl®, Emsam®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®, Zelapar™) •potassium salts or potassium supplements •warfarin •water pills (especially potassium-sparing diuretics such as triamterene or amiloride) Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking telmisartan? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: Rare or uncommon: • •difficulty breathing or tightening of the throat •swelling of lips or tongue Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •back pain •diarrhea •dizziness •sore throat •stuffy nose or stuffy sinuses What should I watch for while taking telmisartan? (Back to top) Check your blood pressure regularly while you are taking telmisartan. Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure should be. When you check your blood pressure, write down the measurements to show your prescriber or health care professional. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, you must visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Make sure you schedule appointments on a regular basis. If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking telmisartan. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child, particularly in the second or third trimester. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of the reach of children and in a container that small children cannot open. Store your medicine at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Tablets should not be removed from the blisters until right before use. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Last Updated:08/31/2006 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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