Last update Aug. 28, 2020

τελμισαρτάνη

Low Risk

Possibly safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with actions similar to those of losartan.
It is indicated in the treatment of hypertension.
Oral administration once a day.

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.

Because of a high protein-binding capacity, a significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely.

However, it is one among the Sartan drugs (ARA-II type) with the longest half-life and highest oral bioavailability (Tamargo 2006). The latter properties make it less convenient for use while breastfeeding.

Reportedly, a newborn infant appeared with transient renal failure (kidney malfunction) whose mother had taken Telmisartan during pregnancy (Pietrement 2003).

Until more data on this medication is available safer alternative drugs are preferred (Malachias 2016, Rowe 2013) especially in premature babies or during the neonatal period.

Alternatives

  • Candesartan Cilexetil ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)
  • Captopril ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)
  • Enalapril ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)
  • Quinapril Hydrochloride ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)

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τελμισαρτάνη is Telmisartan in Greek.

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 40 - 58 %
Molecular weight 515 daltons
Protein Binding 100 %
VD 6.9 l/Kg
Tmax 1 - 3 hours
T½ 24 hours

References

  1. Malachias MV, Figueiredo CE, Sass N, Antonello IC, Torloni MR, Bortolotto MRF L. 7th Brazilian Guideline of Arterial Hypertension: Chapter 9 - Arterial Hypertension in pregnancy Arq Bras Cardiol. 2016 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. Boe.Ing. Telmisartan. Drug Summary. 2013 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Rowe H, Baker T, Hale TW. Maternal medication, drug use, and breastfeeding. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013 Feb;60(1):275-94. Abstract
  4. AEMPS. Telmisartán. Ficha técnica. 2010 Full text (in our servers)
  5. Tamargo j, Caballero R, Gómez R, Núñez L, Vaquero M y Delpón E. Características farmacológicas de los ARA-II. ¿Son todos iguales?. Rev Esp Cardiol Supl. 2006;6:10C-24C. 2006 Full text (in our servers)
  6. Pietrement C, Malot L, Santerne B, Roussel B, Motte J, Morville P. Neonatal acute renal failure secondary to maternal exposure to telmisartan, angiotensin II receptor antagonist. J Perinatol. 2003 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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