Telmisartan is used to lower blood pressure in non-organ hypertension (so-called essential or primary hypertension).
What is the purpose of this ingredient?
- Lower blood pressure for high blood pressure
- Prevent hypertensive vascular damage
This is how Telmisartan works
Below you will learn more about the fields of application and the mode of action of telmisartan.
Please also read the information on the drug groups AT1 receptor antagonists, antihypertensives, to which the active ingredient telmisartan belongs.
Application of the active substance telmisartan
Telmisartan is used to lower blood pressure in non-organ hypertension (so-called essential or primary hypertension).
Furthermore, the active substance serves to prevent further damage to the cardiovascular system in the case of arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, stroke and arterial circulatory disorders (intermittent claudication) or type 2 diabetes mellitus, if this already causes damage to vessels, kidneys or eyes has led.
More detailed information is available on the following Telmisartan application areas:
- Hypertension
How Telmisartan Works
Telmisartan belongs to the group of AT1 receptor antagonists. Like all drugs in this group, telmisartan displaces the most potent endocrine disruptor, angiotensin II, from its AT1 receptor binding site. As a result, the blood vessels expand, the blood pressure drops.
In addition, according to new studies, telmisartan also seems to activate special receptors of fat cells in the body. The excitement of these receptors controls the conversion of carbohydrates to fat and increases the sensitivity of fat cells to insulin. Many hypertensive patients also suffer from disorders of blood lipid and blood sugar regulation (the so-called metabolic syndrome). For these patients, telmisartan has the advantage of lowering the sugar and insulin concentrations as well as the triglyceride concentration in the blood, while increasing the level of vascular protective HDL cholesterol.
Telmisartan is generally very well tolerated. Its antihypertensive effect lasts about 24 hours after ingestion. It is almost completely broken down by the liver. In long-term therapy, telmisartan reaches its maximum effect after six to eight weeks.
Potential Micardis side effects may include:
Micardis used to treat the following diseases:
Micardis for High blood pressure
Pain and cramps in the buttocks, upper and lower leg, numb feeling in the left lower leg, severe impairment when running and climbing stairs, Medikamnet discontinued after 8 days. Slow decline in symptoms after 8 days.
Micardis for High blood pressure
Sensitization disorders – left side, circulatory disorders in the feet;
Micardis for Heart rhythm disturbances; High blood pressure
clearly recognizable potency disorders
Micardis for High blood pressure
Some time ago, I got red itchy areas on the buttocks and upper body. Meanwhile, my face is also affected. Allergies are excluded from the medical side. The problems also occur in allergen-free locations. Also, the appearance of the symptoms is independent of stress. On the Internet, I have just learned that I’m not alone with my problem.
Side effects: Allergic skin reaction
Micardis for High blood pressure
Intake for about 1 year. After half a backache, pain increasingly spread to the thighs, the muscles cramped, although I have never had muscle problems with a lot of sports. Cramps were noticeable even at night. Appetite became progressively worse. Pulse was rather high, there were sudden high pulse rates with palpitations and dizziness, all this, although I regularly did a weekly medical massage.
Side effects: Anorexia; Dizziness; Muscle aches
Micardis for High blood pressure
For three weeks I take this drug because of hypertension, from day to day I become driveless, tired, just tired. Add to that loss of appetite. The blood pressure has adjusted a bit.
Side effects: Anorexia; Listlessness; Fatigue
Micardis for High blood pressure
I take 2×40 mg daily and have after a short time muscle pain, redness of the eyes and skin, dizziness and dizziness as well as heaviness in the legs.
Side effects: Eye redness; Dizziness; Muscle aches
Micardis for High blood pressure
Due to the combination of both medications the blood pressure was really under control with very good values. However, the following side effects have been particularly troublesome: chest pain and muscle pain as well as mild to moderate depression and mental changes. In addition, of course, the gastrointestinal tract suffers, but that will probably be so in all the need to take the permanent medication.
Side effects: Depressions; Breast pain; Muscle aches
Micardis for High blood pressure
At low dose (20 mg – one-half 40 mg tablet per day) too little effect; after 30 days of consultation with doctor dose increased to 1 tablet per day (40 mg). After increasing the dose, high incidence of cardiac arrhythmia and high pulse rate (resting heart rate over 90 beats per minute), effect still weak
Side effects: Heart rhythm disturbances
Micardis for High blood pressure
Drowsiness, tingling sensations, eye fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmias
Side effects: Heart rhythm disturbances; Dizziness
Unresponsive, insomnia, blurred vision, extreme tiredness even during the day can hardly keep me awake.Weight gain, muscle pain Concentration difficulties,
Side effects: Concentration disorders; Sleep disorders; Listlessness; Increase in weight; Fatigue; Muscle aches
Micardis for High blood pressure
Muscle and joint pain Dizziness Weight gain Concentration difficulty
Side effects: Concentration disorders; Increase in weight; Joint pain; Dizziness; Muscle aches
Micardis for High blood pressure
Libido loss, erectile dysfunction, balance disorders
Side effects: Libido loss; Erectile dysfunction
Micardis for High blood pressure
Erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, pain in the arms
Side effects: Libido loss; Erectile dysfunction
Micardis for High blood pressure
Irritating cough and throat pain. Increases muscle pain, knee pain, joint pain on the shoulder, elbows and knees strong muscle tension
Side effects: Cough; Joint pain; Muscle aches
After taking Micardis for a while, I suddenly started to cough. When I discontinued the medication, there was a gradual recovery, i. the irritating cough disappeared. But what am I doing now with my hypertension?
Side effects: Cough
Micardis for High blood pressure
Micardis Plus was prescribed for hypertension. Here they could achieve a decent success. However, the side effects were intolerable. These were in detail: Irritable cough in the still tolerable range Back pain hard on the border with the tolerable range Urinary tract infection in intolerable range. This did not stop even two weeks after discontinuation of the drug.
Side effects: Cough; Back pain
Micardis for High blood pressure
With interest I read a report published here about side effects when taking micardis plus in the form of Sehstörungen.Leider I can only confirm that. I never had problems with the eyesight. For quite some time now I have seen double pictures with my right eye. The left eye also has only 60% vision. An examination at the ophthalmologist and a CT did not reveal anything serious. The assumption is close that the visual disturbances are triggered by medication. Who has experience and can help.
Side effects: Blurred vision
Micardis for High blood pressure
After a long period of application, conjunctival irritation of the eyes, red eyes, is now more pronounced. Only with drops that keep the eyes moist is the condition bearable. Furthermore, a blurred vision is often noted; the eyes fail to sharpen what they have seen. The dose consists of 40mg twice a day.
Side effects: Eye redness; Blurred vision
Daytime tiredness, listlessness, mood swings, depression
Side effects: Depressions; Mood swings; Listlessness; Fatigue