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Telmisartan

Last Revision: January 16, 2023.

CASRN: 144701-48-4

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Drug Levels and Effects

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of telmisartan during breastfeeding and the manufacturer advises avoidance of breastfeeding during telmisartan therapy. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Candesartan, Captopril, Benazepril, Enalapril, Quinapril

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Telmisartan

CAS Registry Number

144701-48-4

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Antihypertensive Agents

Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

ARBs

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Bookshelf ID: NBK501630PMID: 30000691

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