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
This listing uses Micardis Hct as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Telmisartan / Hydrochlorothiazide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.