Telmisartan- What are the indications, and popular brands?

Parameters	Description
Category of Drug	Telmisartan is an Antihypertensive Drug; belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Read more: Which are the popular Medicines prescribed for Heart Disorders?
Chemical structure
IUPAC Name	2-[4-[[4-methyl-6-(1-methylbenzimidazol-2-yl)-2-propylbenzimidazol-1-yl]methyl]phenyl]benzoic acid
Molecular details	Mol formula- C₃₃H₃₀N₄O₂ Mol weight- 514.6 g/mol
Mechanism of Action	It is an angiotensin (AT) receptor blocker and prevents the binding of angiotensin-II with the AT receptors located in the vascular smooth muscles, adrenal gland, and other tissues. This in turn blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects produced by angiotensin-II.
Indications	Telmisartan is used for 1. Hypertension 2. Lowers blood pressure and helps to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands	ERITEL- ERIS LIFESCIENCES SARTEL- INTAS PHARMA TAZLOC-USV TELISTA-LUPIN TELLZY-ALEMBIC TELMA-GLENMARK TELMIKIND-MANKIND TELSAR-TORRENT TELSARTAN-DRL TELVAS-ARISTO TEMSAN-EMCURE
Available dosage forms	TABLETS
Dose	Adult- 40-80 mg once daily.
Contraindications	1. Renal artery stenosis 2. Pregnancy 3. Hyperkalemia
Precautions	Interactions
Adverse Effects	1. Cough 2. Angioedema
Pregnancy Category	C

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