Micardis Hct
Telmisartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes blood vessels, the other removes extra fluid.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Telmisartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg + 12.5mg · 80mg + 12.5mg
Micardis Hct is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Micardis Hct depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Micardis Hct details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- telmisartan, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; anuria; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; electrolyte depletion; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; NSAIDs; Potassium Supplements
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes blood vessels, the other removes extra fluid.
Mechanism of action
Telmisartan blocks vasoconstricting AT1 receptors, while hydrochlorothiazide promotes renal clearance of water and sodium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal injury and death. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Micardis Hct names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Telmisartan / Hydrochlorothiazide at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.