Telmisartan
angiotensin II receptor antagonist · antihypertensive
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What this medicine is for
Telmisartan belongs to the “angiotensin II receptor antagonist (antihypertensive)” category. This medicine blocks the action of angiotensin II, which relaxes the vessels and lowers blood pressure.
In the case of Telmisartan, this means: Treats high blood pressure. It is generally taken over the long term, within regular monitoring, and is not stopped on your own initiative.
Under which brands it is found
Telmisartan is found in around 19 presentations listed in France. It can be found under several brand names and as generics.
- Micardis
- Micardisplus
- Telmisartan Arrow
- Telmisartan Biogaran
- Telmisartan Cristers
- Telmisartan Sandoz
- Telmisartan Teva Sante
- Telmisartan Viatris
- and other presentations
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Telmisartan : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.
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