Telmisartan
- Generic Name
- Telmisartan
- Brand Names
- Actelsar Hct, Micardis, Micardis-hct, Pritor, Twynsta, Tolura, Kinzalmono (previously Telmisartan Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma KG), Telmisartan Teva Pharma, Telmisartan Actavis
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C33H30N4O2
- CAS Number
- 144701-48-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- U5SYW473RQ
Overview
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the management of hypertension. Generally, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) such as telmisartan bind to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors with high affinity, causing inhibition of the action of angiotensin II on vascular smooth muscle, ultimately leading to a reduction in arterial blood pressure. Recent studies suggest that telmisartan may also have PPAR-gamma agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects.
Background
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the management of hypertension. Generally, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) such as telmisartan bind to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors with high affinity, causing inhibition of the action of angiotensin II on vascular smooth muscle, ultimately leading to a reduction in arterial blood pressure. Recent studies suggest that telmisartan may also have PPAR-gamma agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects.
Indication
Used alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensives for the treatment of hypertension. Also used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as the treatment of congestive heart failure (only in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors).
Associated Conditions
- Cardiovascular Events
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
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