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TELMISARTAN

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonists
Cardiovascular Approved 2014-01-08

TELMISARTAN is indicated for the treatment of Hypertension.

Source: FDA Label • CHARTWELL RX • Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker

How TELMISARTAN Works

Telmisartan works by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in tissues such as vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland. This blockade inhibits the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. Unlike ACE inhibitors, telmisartan does not inhibit the enzyme responsible for angiotensin II synthesis or the degradation of bradykinin, and it does not bind to other hormone receptors or ion channels involved in cardiovascular regulation.

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TELMISARTAN Approval History

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204 FDA actions from 2014 to 2025
Mar 2025 SUPPL
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What TELMISARTAN Treats

1 indications

TELMISARTAN is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2014. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Hypertension
Source: FDA Label

TELMISARTAN Boxed Warning

FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan as soon as possi...

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Clinical Trial Registry

43 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04356495 COVERAGEFrance CHUBX 2020/12 2020-001435-27 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Trial of COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment in Individuals With Risk Factors for Aggravation
NCT07370506 2467R4 Ph 1, Ph 2 not yet recruiting Telmisartan for Prevention of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Patients
NCT06815497 STUDY02002599 24WIL599 Ph 2 recruiting Telmisartan in Combination With Cytotoxic Regimens in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
NCT07207057 EJS ACT-PD ND002 ISRCTN17799294 Ph 3 recruiting Edmond J. Safra Accelerating Clinical Trials in Parkinson's Disease: A Multiarm Multi-stage Platform Trial
NCT06168487 STUDY02002057 NCI-2024-07041 Ph 1 recruiting Telmisartan in Prostate Cancer
NCT02373163 INTERVENCION results posted INTERVENCION Trial Ph 4 completed INTERVENCION Trial
NCT02085265 SARTAN-AD 148-2013 Ph 2 terminated Telmisartan vs. Perindopril in Mild-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Patients
NCT06431477 B115_02HT/DN2201 Ph 4 recruiting Efficacy and Safety of Telmisartan Compared With Losartan
NCT04510662 STAR-COVID CI/HRAEZ2020/05 Ph 2 completed Telmisartan in Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19
NCT04606563 ARBs CORONA II H20-01984 Ph 3 terminated Host Response Mediators in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection - Is There a Protective Effect of Losartan and Other ARBs on Outcomes of Coronavirus Infection?
NCT04359953 COVID-Aging 7747 Ph 3 terminated Efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine, Telmisartan and Azithromycin on the Survival of Hospitalized Elderly Patients With COVID-19
NCT01928927 TRAFIC results posted ACTG A5317 UM1AI068636 Ph 2 completed Telmisartan to Reduce AIDS-Related Fibrotic and Inflammatory Contributors (TRAFIC Study)
NCT04218552 AD-209P2 Ph 2 completed Determining the Optimal Dose of AD-209 in Patients With Essential Hypertension
NCT04158076 ROZETELA RCT Ph 3 completed Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Co-administrated Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe and Telmisartan/Amlodipine
NCT03267329 YMC023 Ph 4 completed Duowell® vs. Telmisartan Monotherapy in Mild Dyslipidemia Patients With Hypertension
NCT03872232 ROZETEL_RCT Ph 3 completed Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Co-administrated Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe and Telmisartan
NCT01683084 TEDY DAL0041ARG 22647 Ph 4 completed Study of the Effectiveness of Telmisartan in Slowing the Progression of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
NCT02170246 SEARCH018 1401013214 1R01NS084911-01, W81XWH-11-2-0174 Ph 1 completed Analysis of Telmisartan Administered With Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Patients With Acute HIV Infection
NCT01202721 BAV results posted BAV-15JUNE2010 Ph 3 terminated Beta Blockers and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease Aortopathy (BAV Study)
NCT01088295 MATH results posted MATH Ph 2 completed HIV and Fat Accumulation
NCT03705533 PTL-P3-923 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Two Formulations of Telmisartan 80 mg Tablets in Healthy Adult Volunteers Under Fasting State
NCT03504566 ROTATE-2 H-17013487 Ph 4 withdrawn Rotation for Optimal Targeting of Albuminuria and Treatment Evaluation (ROTATE-2)
NCT03566316 ID-TAR-301 Ph 3 completed Efficacy/Safety of Telmisartan/Amlodipine/Rosuvastatin in Hypertensive Patients With Hyperlipidemia
NCT00981526 results posted 2008-P-000790 Ph 4 completed Telmisartan as an Adjunctive Treatment for Metabolic Problems in Patients With Schizophrenia
NCT02079805 results posted 279/NRP-001 U1111-1151-7168, AZI-P4-004 Ph 4 completed A Study to Explore the Effects of Azilsartan Compared to Telmisartan on Insulin Resistance of Patients With Essential Hypertension on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by HOMA-R
NCT02933658 DW-1501-P101 Ph 1 completed Study of Multiple Oral Dosing to Evaluate the Safety and the Pharmacokinetic Drug-drug Interaction of Telmisartan/Amlodipine and Rosuvastatin in Healthy Male Volunteers
NCT02579356 SI-1307 Ph 1 completed To Evaluate the Drug-drug Interaction Between Telmisartan and Atorvastatin in Healthy Male Volunteers
NCT02358824 CKD-828 130BE15002 Ph 1 completed CKD-828 (80/5mg) Pharmacokinetic Study
NCT02250833 130HPS14006 Ph 1 completed CKD-828 (80/5mg) Pharmacokinetic Study
NCT02233218 YH22189-101 Ph 1 completed The Pharmacokinetic Drug-drug Interaction and Safety of Telmisartan/Amlodipine and Rosuvastatin in Healthy Male Volunteers
NCT01578772 results posted miFMD Ph 2 completed A Clinical Trial for People HIV+ Age > 50 at Risk for Heart Disease
NCT02152969 YH22162-101 Ph 1 completed Drug-drug Interaction Study (Telmisartan, Amlodipine, Chlorthalidone)
NCT02276391 502.571 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence of Telmisartan as Telmisartan 80 mg/HCTZ 12.5 mg Fixed-dose Combination Tablet or as Two Telmisartan 40 mg Tablets in Healthy Male Volunteers
NCT01914432 YH16410-301 Ph 3 completed Efficacy and Safety Study of YH16410 Versus Rosuvastatin and Telmisartan Monotherapies in Patients With Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia
NCT00926289 results posted 502.550 2008-007711-32 Ph 4 completed Telmisartan 80mg Plus Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg First Line in Moderate or Severe Hypertension
NCT01222520 results posted 1235.36 Ph 3 completed Telmisartan 80mg Non-responder Trial
NCT00860262 results posted 1235.20 2008-000873-40 Ph 3 completed Telmisartan and Amlodipine Fixed Dose Combination [FDC] Trial for the Treatment of Severe Hypertension
NCT01344629 results posted 1235.28 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Telmisartan Between Telmisartan 80 mg/Amlodipine 5 mg FDC Tablet and Telmisartan 80 mg Tab and Amlodipine 5 mg Tab Concomitant Use
NCT01224860 COSTANT COSTANT 2008-000822-38 Ph 2 completed Telmisartan Versus Losartan in Kidney Transplantation
NCT00538486 HOT-ACME HOT-ACME 1 Ph 4 completed A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control Trial Comparing Effects of Telmisartan, Candesartan and Amlodipine, Alone or Plus Metformin, on Non-Diabetic, Obese Hypertensive Patients
NCT01830530 HIGHCARE-A 09F102 Ph 4 completed HIGH Altitude CArdiovascular REsearch in the ANDES
NCT00865020 ASSERTIVE results posted CSPP100A2408 Ph 4 completed Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren 300 mg Compared to Telmisartan 80 mg After 1 Week of Treatment Withdrawal
NCT01128322 128HT09K Ph 2 completed CKD-828 Primary Hypertension Trial(Dose-selection)
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

TELMISARTAN FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

TELMISARTAN is indicated for the treatment of Hypertension.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warnings and Pr...

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