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Drug profile · INN

telmisartan

telmisartan (APO-TELMISARTAN) is a type-1 angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Cardiovascular system (C09) C09DA07
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 11
News articles 0
Drug details — telmisartan
US status
approved
Class
Cardiovascular system (C09)
Route
ORAL
Patents
4
Programs
11
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

telmisartan (APO-TELMISARTAN) is a type-1 angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN telmisartan
Brand APO-TELMISARTAN
Mechanism Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Target Type-1 angiotensin II receptor
Therapeutic class Cardiovascular system (C09)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code C09DA07

Mechanism of action

Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Primary target: Type-1 angiotensin II receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. Telmisartan/Amlodipine Phase 3 · Dong Wang · Hypertension With Hyperlipidemia
  2. fixed dose combination of telmisartan+amlodipine Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Hypertension
  3. telmisartan/amlodipine 40/5 mg fixed combination Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim · Hypertension
  4. CXXB750A12201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Heart Failure
  5. 204-PKT-202301 Phase 1 · APREMEDA s.r.o · high blood pressure
  6. 115 Approved · Chinese University of · Essential Hypertension
  7. KCT02/2023-SATELLITE Approved · Novo Nordisk A/S · Arterial hypertension
  8. Telmisartan Approved · Boehringer Ingelheim · Cardiovascular Diseases

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  1. US 2024390317

    COMBINATION TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF CARDIAC DISEASES IN NON-HUMAN MAMMALS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SGLT-2 INHIBITORS AND PIMOBENDAN AND/OR TELMISARTAN

    Expires Wed Nov 23 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 2024390332

    Combination treatment and/or prevention of renal diseases and/or hypertension in non-human mammals comprising one or more SGLT-2 inhibitors and telmisartan

    Expires Wed Nov 23 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 11951152

    Microparticle compositions for controlled delivery of telmisartan and actinomycin D

    Expires Mon Apr 04 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7501448

    Process for preparing telmisartan

    Expires Mon Mar 05 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is telmisartan?

telmisartan (APO-TELMISARTAN) is a type-1 angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for telmisartan?

APO-TELMISARTAN is a marketed brand name for telmisartan. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of telmisartan?

telmisartan has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.