Micardis Hct
utilized to alleviate hypertension to manage blood pressure control.
Strengths: 40/12.5 · 80/12.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Tolucombi
- Therapeutic class
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist; Thiazide Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
ARB; Thiazide
- Precautions and warnings
monitor potassium levels; maintain adequate hydration
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; headache
- Moderate side effects
hypotension; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
utilized to alleviate hypertension to manage blood pressure control.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
lithium; potassium-sparing diuretics
- Age restrictions
Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to telmisartan; anuria; biliary obstruction; severe renal impairment
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; renal failure — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Combines an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (telmisartan) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) to lower blood pressure through vascular relaxation and sodium excretion.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: do not use in second or third trimester. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Micardis Hct
utilized to alleviate hypertension to manage blood pressure control.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 40/12.5 mg1524-40-12-5-mg-17597
- 120 tablets - 80/12.5 mg1524-80-12-5-mg-17591