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Prescription onlyARB
Telmisartan
Brand names
TelmaTelsarTazloc
Uses
High blood pressure and cardiovascular risk reduction.
How it works
Blocks angiotensin II receptors, lowering blood pressure.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Back pain
Serious side effects
- High potassium
- Kidney impairment
Who should not take it
Pregnancy; biliary obstruction.
Drug interactions
Caution with potassium-sparing diuretics and NSAIDs.
Storage
Store below 30ยฐC.
Pregnancy category
D โ Positive evidence of risk
Sources: WHO