Micardis (Telmisartan)

Micardis tablets contain telmisartan 40 mg or telmisartan 80 mg depending on the tablet strength. The tablets contain many inactive ingredients including sodium hydroxide, meglumine, povidone, sorbitol, and magnesium stearate.

To make sure you can safely take Micardis, patients should thoroughly discuss their medical history with their doctor. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions including kidney disease, liver disease, congestive heart failure, glaucoma, asthma or allergies, low or high levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood, gout, lupus, diabetes or an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin. Do not use Micardis if you are pregnant because it can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. It is not known whether Micardis passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. In case of an overdose, contact your physician immediately.

Common side effects may include a runny nose, sore throat, back pain, sinus pain, and diarrhea. Serious side effects may include: Eye pain, Vision problems, Feeling light-headed, Fainting, Swelling, Rapid weight gain, Fast or pounding heartbeats, Urinating less than usual or not at all, Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), Dry mouth, Increased thirst, Drowsiness, Restless feeling,, Confusion, Increased urination, Fast heart rate, Fainting, Seizure (convulsions) If any of the side effects persist or worsen, seek immediate medical help.