Tareg 40. 80. 160 Tablets 40mg. 80mg. 160 mg FC tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of hypertension, post-myocardial infarction, and heart failure.
Dosage (summary)
80 mg or 160 mg once daily for hypertension; titrate from 20 mg to 160 mg twice daily for post-MI; start at 40 mg twice daily for heart failure.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 weeks, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; not established in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- NSAIDs
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Angioedema history
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Hypotension
- Cough
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Report any signs of angioedema
Serious warnings
- Symptomatic hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Risk of renal impairment
- Angioedema
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