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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Micardis

Micardis has 41 Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Micardis
 
Micardis is also known by the generic name Telmisartan


USES:
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers.


Micardis has 17 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Tendon - Tendonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Micardis
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Micardis has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Micardis Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Micardis has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Micardis has interactions of serious seriousness with 41 drug(s).

Micardis has interactions of moderate seriousness with 582 drug(s).

Micardis has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Micardis has 9 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Micardis.

Micardis Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Micardis.

Relative Contraindications 

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Micardis.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Micardis.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Micardis.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Micardis.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Micardis.

Contraindication Warnings 

Biliary Obstruction - Blockage of a Bile Duct is a contraindication of Micardis.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Micardis.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Micardis.

Micardis has 6 related brands and strengths:
 
Micardis 20 Mg Tab

Micardis 40 Mg Tab

Micardis 80 Mg Tab

Telmisartan 20 Mg Tab

Telmisartan 40 Mg Tab

Telmisartan 80 Mg Tab

Micardis - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusually fast or slow heartbeat, severe dizziness or fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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