Micardis 40mg. 80mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 August 2019
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
40 mg once daily, may increase to 80 mg if needed.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 3 hours, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; discontinue if pregnancy occurs.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Aliskiren
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Angioedema history
- Severe renal impairment
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Severe hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Cough
- Hyperkalaemia
- Hypotension
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Stay hydrated when using NSAIDs
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe hypotension in renal artery stenosis
- Dual blockade of RAAS contraindicated
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