Kyla Dayag's 200 Drugs Booklet

Micardis (Telmisartan)
TEL-mi-SAR-tan
Classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonist
IFU: High blood pressure
Action: Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from
narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves
blood flow.
Dosage: 20 mg, tablet
Route: P.O.
Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain, back
pain, bloating or gas, changes in appetite, Coughing
Interactions: Accupril: Using quinapril together with
telmisartan may increase the risk of side effects such as
low blood pressure and kidney function impairment