Micardis and Exjade drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Micardis (telmisartan) and Exjade (deferasirox). Common drug interactions include anaemia among females and alanine aminotransferase increased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Micardis and Exjade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Micardis?

Micardis has active ingredients of telmisartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 27,605 Micardis users. Check the latest studies of Micardis.

What is Exjade?

Exjade has active ingredients of deferasirox. It is often used in iron overload. eHealthMe is studying from 29,456 Exjade users. Check the latest studies of Exjade.



On Jul, 09, 2026

20 people who take Micardis and Exjade together, and have interactions are studied.

Micardis and Exjade drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Micardis and Exjade, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  3. Platelet count decreased
  4. Rash generalised (rash on most of body parts)
  5. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
  6. Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream)
  7. White blood cell count decreased
  8. Back pain
  9. Disorientation (disability in which the senses of time, direction, and recognition of people and places)
  10. Fall

male:

  1. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Interstitial lung disease
  4. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
  5. Pyrexia (fever)
  6. Skin ulcer
  7. Eosinophil count increased
  8. Pseudomembranous colitis (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (aad), is an infection of the colon)
  9. Anxiety
  10. Death

What are the common drug interactions of Micardis and Exjade, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Rash generalised (rash on most of body parts)
  2. Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream)

60+:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. White blood cell count decreased
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  4. Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  5. Pain in extremity
  6. Platelet count decreased
  7. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
  8. Pyrexia (fever)
  9. Back pain
  10. Blood creatinine increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 8 people, 40.00%
  2. Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 5 people, 25.00%
  3. Depression: 3 people, 15.00%
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 15.00%
  5. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 2 people, 10.00%
  6. Serum Ferritin Increased: 2 people, 10.00%
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 10.00%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 10.00%
  9. Myelodysplastic Syndrome Transformation (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged and gets changed into rapid progressing cancer): 2 people, 10.00%
  10. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on telmisartan and deferasirox (the active ingredients of Micardis and Exjade, respectively), and Micardis and Exjade (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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