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Micardis HCT Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Micardis HCT (telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Micardis HCT is a combination of telmisartan, which is in the drug class called angiotensin II receptor antagonists, and hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, and blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication.
The dosage of Micardis HCT is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Micardis HCT may interact with other blood pressure medications, digoxin, blood thinners, steroids, lithium, cholestyramine, colestipol, insulin or diabetes medications you take by mouth, barbiturates, other diuretics, aspirin, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), muscle relaxers, or narcotics. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Micardis HCT is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk for harm to the fetus. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Micardis HCT Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Micardis® HCT (telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide) tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. This fixed dose combination is not indicated for initial therapy (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
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Micardis HCT Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, hydrochlorothiazide and telmisartan can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effects, such as:...
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Micardis HCT Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two drugs. Telmisartan works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide increases the amount of urine you make, removing extra water and salt from your body. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers, and hydrochlorothiazide is commonly called a "water pill" or diuretic.
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