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Does Telmisartan Cause Stiffness In The Thumb?
Question: Does telmistran medicine for high blood pressure cause stiffness in the thumb is it a cause of concern?
explain in detail what istelmistran medicine.?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Telmisartan (INN) /tɛlmɪˈsɑrtən/ is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (angiotensin receptor blocker, ARB) used in the management of hypertension. It is marketed under the trade name Micardis (by Boehringer Ingelheim),"Cresar" by (Cipla) among others.
Brief Answer:
treatment of hypertension with angiotensin2
Detailed Answer:
Stiffness of thumb in any case not related to use of angiotensin 2 receptor.Alternative medication with diet restriction and life style change is commanded. Can have salt restricted diet. The problem mentioned may be neurological. So you-may consult neurologist.If not convinced , may have second opinion to have complete review by physician.
treatment of hypertension with angiotensin2
Detailed Answer:
Stiffness of thumb in any case not related to use of angiotensin 2 receptor.Alternative medication with diet restriction and life style change is commanded. Can have salt restricted diet. The problem mentioned may be neurological. So you-may consult neurologist.If not convinced , may have second opinion to have complete review by physician.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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