Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Micardis-Hct is a combination blood pressure medication that pairs an angiotensin receptor blocker (telmisartan) with a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). It is prescribed to manage hypertension when single-agent therapy is insufficient.
Micardis-Hct is a dual-action antihypertensive combining a blood vessel relaxant with a fluid-reducing diuretic for better blood pressure control.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 284780
- Generic
- Micardis-Hct
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Micardis-Hct is indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension (high blood pressure) in patients who require combination therapy to achieve adequate blood pressure control.
Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, preventing blood vessel constriction, while hydrochlorothiazide increases urinary excretion of sodium and water to reduce fluid volume—both actions work together to lower blood pressure.
This medication may cause dizziness or dehydration; patients should avoid alcohol and rising too quickly from seated positions. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and should be used cautiously in patients with kidney or liver impairment. Regular monitoring of electrolytes and kidney function is recommended during treatment.
Official drug label
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