Telmisartan

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 07, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Telmisartan

Common Brands:

Micardis

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • To lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure
  • To reduce cardiovascular morbidity in high-risk individuals

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Telmisartan (Micardis) Drug Class

Telmisartan (tell-mih-sar-tan) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Telmisartan (Micardis) Age Range

Telmisartan is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children.