Telmisartan USP

Telmisartan, sold under the brand name Micardis among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[1] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Versions are available as the combination[2] telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, telmisartan/cilnidipine[3] and telmisartan/amlodipine.[1]