Where is Micardis Plus manufactured?

She confirmed the German site would still manufacture Micardis in some capacity, along with continued production at a number of other sites across the globe, including Greece, Mexico, China and Japan.

What is the plus in Micardis Plus?

Micardis Plus contains telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide in one single tablet. These two active ingredients help to reduce blood pressure in different ways: Telmisartan belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

What is the generic name for Micardis Plus?

Telmisartan belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Angiotensin II is a substance in the body which causes blood vessels to narrow, thus increasing blood pressure. Telmisartan works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II.

What are the side effects of Micardis Plus?

Common side effects of Micardis include:

• dizziness,
• lightheadedness,
• blurred vision, or.
• back pain as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Other side effects of Micardis include stuffy nose,
• sinus pain,
• cough,
• stomach pain,

What drug company makes Micardis?

Micardis® | boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Is Micardis a brand name?

Brand name: Micardis. Telmisartan oral tablet is used to treat high blood pressure.

Can I take Micardis at night?

Take Micardis at about the same time each day, either morning or evening. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. It does not matter if you take Micardis before or after food.

Does Micardis Plus cause weight gain?

swelling in your feet or ankles, rapid weight gain; unusual pain or tightness in your lower body; a skin ulcer; or.

Does Micardis make you gain weight?

Can you eat bananas while taking Micardis?

Potassium rich foods: Avoid food items that are rich in potassium like noni juice, bananas, nuts and sweet potatoes when you are taking telmisartan as it might lead to hyperkalemia or high blood potassium levels.

Should Micardis be taken at night?

What is Micardis used for?

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

What are the strengths of Micardis Plus tablets?

What it looks like. Micardis Plus is the brand name of your medicine. Micardis Plus tablets are available in three strengths: 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg and 80/25 mg tablets. Micardis Plus 40/12.5 mg tablets are red and white oval shaped two layer tablets.

Is the Micardis plus safety net available to the public?

Private, PBS, and our prices are available to the general public. Concession and Safety Net prices are only available to people with the appropriate Concession or Safety Net cards. This leaflet answers some common questions about Micardis Plus. It does not contain all available information.

Is it safe to take Micardis plus during pregnancy?

The maximum recommended daily dose of Micardis Plus contains 112 mg of lactose monohydrate (in the 40/12.5 mg and 80/12.5 mg tablets) and 99 mg of lactose monohydrate (in the 80/25 mg tablets). Do not take Micardis Plus if you are pregnant. Like other similar medicines, it may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy.

Do you need to check your blood pressure with Micardis?

Keep Micardis in its original packaging until you are ready to take a tablet. If the tablet is in a blister pack, tear or cut the blister apart from the rest of the package and peel back the paper liner. Push the tablet through the foil to remove it. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.