Telmisartan

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About Telmisartan

Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazid is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Telmisartan doses Lower high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Generic for Micardis HCTZ belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

How to use

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazid and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Take Telmisartan doses by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.
  • The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Use Generic for Micardis HCTZ regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
  • Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take up to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (such as your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Side effects

Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If either of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Telmisartan doses because he or she has judged that your benefit is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious Generic for Micardis HCTZ side effects, including fainting, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat).

Although Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazid may be used to prevent kidney problems or treat people who have kidney problems, it may also rarely cause serious kidney problems or make them worse. Your doctor will check your kidney function while you are taking telmisartan. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of kidney problems such as a change in the amount of urine.

A very serious allergic reaction to Generic for Micardis HCTZ is rare. However, get medical help right away.

Warnings & Precautions

  1. Before taking Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazid, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it.
  2. Before using Telmisartan doses, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
  3. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
  4. Limit alcoholic beverages.
  5. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use.

Too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause you to feel lightheaded. Report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor.

Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazid may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Telmisartan doses are not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details. (See also Warning section.) It is unknown if Generic for Micardis HCTZ passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not remove the medication from the blister pack until right before using. If the medication comes in a bottle, keep the container tightly closed. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

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