DRUG STUDY

Name of the Classification Dose/Frequency Mechanism of Specification Contradictions Side Effects Nursing Precautions
Drug Action (Indicate the
(Generic and reason why
Brand) the drug is
ordered)
Generic angiotensin Telmisartan Used alone or The following 1. Monitor the patient’s
name: receptor Generic: Telmisartan interferes with the in conditions are The more common vital signs, especially
Telmisartan blockers binding of combination contraindicated with side effects that occur blood pressure.
(ARBs) angiotensin II to with other this drug. Check with telmisartan 2. Assess for
Brand name: • Form: Oral the angiotensin II classes of with your physician hypersensitivity of the
tablet include:
Micardis AT1-receptor by antihypertens if you have any of drug to be
• Strengths: 20 binding reversibly ives for the the following administered.
and selectively to treatment of conditions: • sinus pain and 3. Assess for
mg, 40 mg, 80
the receptors in hypertension. congestion medication allergies.
mg
vascular smooth Also used in • dehydration • back pain 4. Assess dizziness that
muscle and the the treatment might affect gait,
Brand: Micardis • diarrhea
adrenal gland. As of diabetic • high levels balance, and other
angiotensin II is a nephropathy of potassium • sore throat functional activities
• Form: Oral vasoconstrictor, in in the blood 5.Provide patient health
• flu-like
tablet which also hypertensive teaching about the
• renal artery symptoms,
• Strengths: 20 stimulates the patients with medication's intent,
stenosis such
mg, 40 mg, 80 synthesis and type 2 correct dosage and
as fever and
mg release of diabetes • low blood administration,
body aches
aldosterone, mellitus, as pressure and interactions.
blockage of its well as the • upset stomach
effects results in treatment of • liver • muscle pain
decreases in congestive problems
systemic vascular heart failure • headache
resistance. (only in • blockage of
• dizziness
Telmisartan does patients who a bile duct
• fatigue
not inhibit the cannot
angiotensin • Nausea
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converting tolerate ACE

enzyme, other inhibitors). • decreased Serious side effects
hormone kidney
receptors, or ion function Call your doctor right
channels. Studies • pregnancy away if you have any
also suggest that of these serious side
telmisartan is a • decreased effects. Call 911 if
partial agonist of blood your symptoms feel
PPARγ, which is volume life threatening or if
an established you think you’re
target for having a medical
antidiabetic emergency.
drugs. This
suggests that • Low blood
telmisartan can pressure.
improve Symptoms
carbohydrate and include:
lipid metabolism,
as well as control • faintness
insulin resistance • dizziness
without causing • Kidney
the side effects disease. If you
that are associated already have
with full PPARγ kidney disease,
activators. this drug may
make it worse.
Symptoms
include:
• swelling in
your feet,
ankles, or
hands
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• unexplained
weight gain
• Allergic
reaction.
Symptoms
include:
• swelling of
your face,
tongue, or
throat
• trouble
breathing
• skin rash