{"product_id":"micardis-80mg-tablets-28-s","title":"Micardis 80mg Tablets 28's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicardis 80mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription medication containing the active ingredient \u003cb\u003etelmisartan\u003c\/b\u003e, primarily used to \u003cb\u003etreat high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events\u003c\/b\u003e like heart attacks or strokes in high-risk adults. It belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Drug Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it works\u003c\/b\u003e: Telmisartan blocks a hormone called angiotensin II, which naturally tightens blood vessels. By blocking this hormone, the medication relaxes and widens the blood vessels, enabling blood to flow more smoothly and lowering your blood pressure. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/b\u003e: It is prescribed for essential hypertension (high blood pressure with no obvious cause) and to prevent cardiovascular problems in patients with history of blood clots, stroke, or type-2 diabetes with organ damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical dosage\u003c\/b\u003e: For cardiovascular protection, the standard dose is 80mg once daily. For hypertension, doctors usually start at 40mg but may escalate it to 80 mg if target blood pressure is not reached. It should be taken at the same time every day, with or without food. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiver adjustments\u003c\/b\u003e: If you suffer from mild to moderate liver dysfunction, your daily dosage should typically not exceed 40mg. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635065602348,"sku":null,"price":5460.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/micardis-80mg-tablets-28-s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}