Micardis Hct
Telmisartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Utilized to alleviate hypertension to manage blood pressure control.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Telmisartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40/12.5 · 80/12.5mg
Micardis Hct details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- 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.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- 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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Micardis Hct
Micardis Hct is an established brand containing Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, formulated for the management of hypertension by Boehringer Ingelheim. The same active ingredients are also sold as Tolucombi, supplied as tablets in strengths of 40/12.5mg and 80/12.5mg. This combination offers a consistent approach for individuals requiring this specific dual therapy.
Buying Micardis Hct online
Micardis Hct is registered across 13 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. For expats living throughout Asia, ordering online is one of the most efficient ways to secure regular supply. Generic versions of Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide are far more affordable than the original brand, providing a reliable path to maintenance for those located far from a well-stocked supplier.