Telmisartan Dosing for Adults with Hypertension

Administration Considerations

• For stage 2 hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mmHg with BP more than 20/10 mmHg above target), initiation with combination therapy including telmisartan is recommended by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association 1, 2

Monitoring Parameters

• Blood pressure should be monitored regularly during dose titration, as recommended by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association 1, 2
• Follow-up evaluation of adherence and response to treatment should occur at monthly intervals until control is achieved, according to the American Heart Association 1

Treatment Algorithm

• If blood pressure remains uncontrolled on maximum dose, add a second antihypertensive agent from a different class (preferably a thiazide diuretic or calcium channel blocker), as suggested by the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology 3, 4
• For stage 2 hypertension, consider initial combination therapy with telmisartan plus another agent, as recommended by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association 1, 2