Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Micardis HCT, Micardis Plus
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - Take this medicine only as directed by
your doctor.
Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than
your doctor ordered. This medication also works best when there is constant
amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant,
do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at the same time
each day. In addition to the use of the medicine your doctor has prescribed, treatment
for your high blood pressure may include weight control and care in the types
of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium. Your doctor will tell you
which of these are most important for you. You should check with your doctor
before changing your diet.
Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of
the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you
take your medicine exactly as directed.
Remember
that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure but it does help
control it. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine
for the rest of your life
. If high blood pressure is not treated, it
can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke,
or kidney disease.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
The dose of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide will be different for different
patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. The following information includes only the average doses
of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. If your dose
is different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For high blood pressure:
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Adults - Take one tablet once a day. Your doctor may increase
your dose if needed.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it
as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Do not remove tablets from blisters until immediately before taking.
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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