Micardis 40 Mg - 28 tablets

Indications:
• Hypertension.
• Secondary prevention of myocardial infarction.
• Heart failure.
• Diabetic nephropathy.

Points of interest:
• This medication may cause dizziness especially at the start of the treatment, do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• This medication may cause dizziness, getting up from lying or sitting position gradually to avoid dizziness on standing.
• Do not take potassium supplements while using this medication.

How to use:
As determined by the specialist

Active Ingredients:
Telmisartan.

Side effects:
• Dizziness.
• headache.
• hyperkalaemia.
• anaphylaxis.

Cautions:
• Angiotensin II inhibitors should not be initiated during pregnancy.
• Periodic monitoring of potassium and creatinine serum levels is recommended when used in patients with impaired renal function.

Interactions:
• ACE inhibitors: the risk of hyperkalemia is increased when telmisartan given with ACE inhibitors.
• Potassium salts: the risk of hyperkalemia is increased.
• Aliskiren: avoid concomitant use of telmisartan with aliskiren.

Quantity:
28 Tablets

How to store:
Keep at room temperature.

Made in:
Argentina.