![mobile-banner mobile-banner](/ph/sites/default/files/2024-04/Hypertension%201.png)
![Hypertension_1](/ph/sites/default/files/2024-04/Hypertension_1.png)
EMPOWERING PHARMACISTS
Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. One in every four Filipino adults have hypertension.1 Control of hypertension is a pivotal strategy in lowering the burden of heart disease and stroke in the Philippines.2
About Telmisartan
Telmisartan is noteworthy among the angiotensin receptor blockers available in the Philippines: it features the longest half-life and highest receptor affinity and tissue penetration, contributing to 24-hour blood pressure lowering effect.3-5 It is the only ARB indicated for cardioprotection in high CV-risk patients and offers renal benefits along the renal continuum.5-13
References
-
1.
Sison et al. Philipp J Cardiol 2021;49(2).
-
2.
Ona DID, et al. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2021 Aug 3. doi: 10.1111/jch.14335.
-
3.
Ohno K, et al. BBRC 2011;404:434-437.
-
4.
Michel et al. Pharmacol Rev 2013;65;809-848.
-
5.
Kakuta et al. Int J Pharmacol Res 2005;25:41-46.
-
6.
The ONTARGET Investigators. N Engl J Med. 2008;358:1547–1559.
-
7.
Telmisartan (Micardis) prescribing information 04 March 2022.
-
8.
Sharma et al. Hypertension 2005;46:898–899.
-
9.
Schmieder et al. J Hypertens 2005;23(Suppl 2):S147. Published online March 2, 2007 Diabetes Care 2007.
-
10.
Barnett et al. N Engl J Med 2004;351:1952–1961.
-
11.
Barnett et al. Acta Diabetol 2005; 42 Suppl 1:S42–S49.
-
12.
Bakris, et al. Kidney International. Advance online publication, 21 May 2008.
-
13.
H. Makino et. al., Diabetes Care 2007 Jun; 30(6): 1577-1578.
![ico_Placehoder ico_Placehoder](/ph/sites/default/files/2024-04/ico_Placehoder%20%286%29.png)
Video and Infographics
Pharmacology
![ico_Placehoder ico_Placehoder](/ph/sites/default/files/2024-04/ico_Placehoder%20%287%29.png)
Infographics
Local Product Information
![ico_Placehoder ico_Placehoder](/ph/sites/default/files/2024-04/ico_Placehoder%20%288%29.jpg)
Infographics
Safety Profile
Related Articles
Production Date: April, 2024
PC-PH-105692