Timosartan can usually be broken in half to eat.
1. The drug timosartan has a relatively long half-life and a long duration of action, which can effectively reduce blood pressure, belongs to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist, and is suitable for patients with high blood pressure, but in order to prevent the blood pressure from dropping too low or the patient is unable to tolerate it, it can be broken in half, or even eat a smaller dose.
2. Timosartan is not made with special slow-release technology or controlled-release technology, so breaking it in half will not affect the effect of the drug, then as long as the patients with mild symptoms, breaking it in half is OK.
3. Taking this product may cause elevated blood potassium, aggravate renal insufficiency and other adverse reactions. It should be used with caution in people with severe renal impairment, hyperkalemia and stenosis of both renal arteries. It is important to note that when taking half of Timosartan, the patient’s blood pressure still fails to reach the standard level, then an increase in the dosage of Timosartan should be considered. The drug is contraindicated in case of allergy.
It should be taken under the guidance of a specialized doctor, do not use the drug without authorization.