Telmisartan

Oral tablet (20mg, 40mg, 80mg), Combination tablet (40mg + 12.5mg HCTZ)Available in all 50 states

Marketing purposes only. Actual medications, if prescribed, are dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.

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TelmisartanTelmisartan

Long-acting ARB with the longest half-life (~24 hours) of any ARB, providing superior 24-hour BP coverage. Unique partial PPAR-gamma agonist activity confers metabolic benefits beyond BP reduction.

Superior 24-hour BP coverage

PPAR-gamma partial agonism improves insulin sensitivity

Renoprotective

Non-inferior to ramipril for CV outcomes with better tolerability

No commitment · HSA/FSA eligibleNo commitment · HSA/FSA eligible

How it works

Mechanism of action

Blocks angiotensin II at AT1 receptors. Additionally acts as partial PPAR-gamma agonist (via benzimidazole structure), improving insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism.

The baseline panel.

Every Marek client receives this baseline panel before a provider review. Your provider may add additional biomarkers based on your health history, symptoms, and goals, pulling from 1,000+ available markers. See more biomarkers →

Hormone Profile

12 markers

Sex hormones

Total TestosteroneLC/MS
Free TestosteroneEquilibrium Dialysis
Estradiol, Sensitive / UltrasensitiveLC/MS
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
ProgesteroneLC/MSFemale panel
Prolactin
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
hCG, Total, QuantitativeFemale panel, pre-menopause

Adrenals & neurosteroids

Cortisol
DHEA-S

Growth hormone / IGF-1

Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)

Thyroid Status

3 markers

Thyroid hormones

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Free T4
Free T3

Heart Health

9 markers

Cardiovascular health

Total Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
LDL:HDL Ratio
VLDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Apolipoprotein-B (ApoB)
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP)
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))

Metabolism

3 markers

Insulin sensitivity

Blood Glucose
Fasting Insulin
HbA1c

Organ Function

26 markers

Liver & pancreas

AST
ALT
Bilirubin, Total
γ-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

Kidney function

BUN
Creatinine w/ eGFR

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Glucose
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
eGFR
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Carbon Dioxide, Total
Calcium
Protein, Total
Albumin
Globulin, Total
Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
AST
ALT

Prostate health

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)Male panel
Free PSAMale panel
% Free PSAMale panel

Nutrient Status

31 markers

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin D, 25-OHD (25-Hydroxy)
Magnesium, RBC

Iron status

Iron
Iron Saturation
TIBC
UIBC
Ferritin

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

White Blood Count (WBC)
Red Blood Count (RBC)
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
Hematocrit (HCT)
MCV
MCH
MCHC
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Platelets
Neutrophils
Neutrophils (Absolute)
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes (Absolute)
Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio
Monocytes
Monocytes (Absolute)
Eosinophils
Eosinophils (Absolute)
Basophils
Basophils (Absolute)
Immature Cells
Immature Granulocytes
Immature Granulocytes (Absolute)
NRBC, w/ Reflex for Immature Cells

Clinical evidence

The research behind Telmisartan.

ONTARGET Trial

New England Journal of Medicine (2008)

Non-inferior to ramipril for MACE with significantly fewer cough events.

Safety profile

Monitoring & safety information.

Commonly reported side effects

Dizziness/hypotension
Headache
Fatigue
Back pain

Less common but serious risks

Hyperkalemia (CKD, K-sparing diuretics)
Acute kidney injury (bilateral renal artery stenosis)
Fetal toxicity (Category D)

Generally not appropriate for

Pregnancy
Bilateral renal artery stenosis
Concurrent aliskiren in diabetes/CKD

Typical monitoring

Blood pressure (24-hour ABPM preferred)
Renal function
Serum potassium
UACR
Fasting glucose and lipids

FAQ

Quick answers.

Long-acting ARB with the longest half-life (~24 hours) of any ARB, providing superior 24-hour BP coverage. Unique partial PPAR-gamma agonist activity confers metabolic benefits beyond BP reduction.

Superior 24-hour BP coverage. PPAR-gamma partial agonism improves insulin sensitivity. Renoprotective. Non-inferior to ramipril for CV outcomes with better tolerability.

Common side effects include: dizziness/hypotension, headache, fatigue, back pain. Most side effects are dose-dependent and may resolve with continued use or dose adjustment.

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Long-acting ARB with the longest half-life (~24 hours) of any ARB, providing superior 24-hour BP coverage. Unique partial PPAR-gamma agonist activity confers metabolic benefits beyond BP reduction.

Treatments are dependent on licensed clinical prescription. Client costs vary based on individual labs and panel in treatments and services.