Micardis Hct
Telmisartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Indicated to address resistant hypertension to relieve arterial tension and manage systemic fluid balance.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Telmisartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg + 12.5mg · 80mg + 12.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Micardis Hct, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Micardis Hct vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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
indicated to address resistant hypertension to relieve arterial tension and manage systemic fluid balance.
Mechanism of action
Telmisartan blocks vasoconstricting AT1 receptors, while hydrochlorothiazide promotes renal clearance of water and sodium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal injury and death. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Micardis Hct is the originator brand name, made by Boehringer Ingelheim. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Boehringer Ingelheim.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Telmisartan / Hydrochlorothiazide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.