Telmisartan
Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels and is used for hypertension or selected cardiovascular-risk plans. Kidney function, potassium and other medicines influence suitability.
Micardis HCT
Hypertension
40/12.5 · 80/12.5mg
Micardis HCT pairs telmisartan with hydrochlorothiazide in 40/12.5mg and 80/12.5mg tablets for hypertension, a sartan with a thiazide diuretic.
Key points
- Telmisartan lowers blood pressure but does not replace management of smoking, diabetes, cholesterol or diet.
- It must not be used during pregnancy because it can seriously harm the developing fetus.
- Facial swelling, fainting, severe weakness or an irregular heartbeat needs urgent assessment.
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How it works
Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, reducing blood-vessel constriction and aldosterone effects.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy, kidney or renal-artery disease, dehydration, low blood pressure and high potassium require review. Potassium supplements, salt substitutes, anti-inflammatory painkillers and other renin-angiotensin medicines can interact. Blood pressure, kidney function and potassium may need monitoring.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for facial, tongue or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, fainting, severe weakness with an irregular heartbeat, very low urine output, chest pain or stroke signs.
Further reading
What is telmisartan used for?
Telmisartan is used for high blood pressure. It lowers blood pressure, but it does not replace managing smoking, diabetes, cholesterol or diet.
How does telmisartan work?
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It blocks angiotensin II from binding to the AT1 receptor, which reduces blood-vessel narrowing and aldosterone effects.
What telmisartan products does SGMeds list?
Products containing telmisartan on SGMeds include Micardis and Micardis HCT. Compare their forms, strengths and pack sizes.
How long does telmisartan take to work?
Telmisartan starts to work within 1 to 2 hours and its effect lasts 24 hours.
What are the side effects of telmisartan?
Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue and back pain. Serious problems such as swelling of the face, lips or throat (angioedema) or acute renal failure need immediate medical attention.
Can telmisartan be taken with other medicines?
Some medicines can interact with it, including potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, lithium and aliskiren. If you have diabetes, it should not be taken with aliskiren, so ask a doctor or pharmacist to check your other medicines.
What does telmisartan cost in Singapore dollars?
Each product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I order telmisartan without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order telmisartan: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy telmisartan in Singapore?
You can order telmisartan here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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