Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including the classes to which this drug principally belongs. There are no controlled trials demonstrating risk reduction with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid cont…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in labeling: • Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Electrolytes and Metabolic Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥2% of patients) were upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, sinusitis, diarrhea, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms, and nausea ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contac…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity ( 7.2 ) • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects; increased risk of renal impairment ( 7.3 ) • Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia ( 7.4 ) • Antidiabetic drugs: Dosage adjustment may be required ( 7.6 ) • Cholestyramine and colestipol: Reduced absorption of thiazides ( 7.7 ) 7.1 Agents Increasing Seru…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Usual starting dose is 80 mg/12.5 mg once daily ( 2.1 ) • Titrate up to 160 mg/25 mg as needed ( 2.1 ) • Initiate patients with biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic insufficiency at 40 mg/12.5 mg ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Dosing Information Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan monotherapy 80 mg on telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 80 mg/12.5 mg orally once daily. Dose can be titrated up to 160 mg/25 mg after 2 to 4 w…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Pregnancy Advise female patients of childbearing age about the consequences of exposure to telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets during pregnancy. Discuss treatment options with women planning to become pregnant. Tell patients to report pregnancies to their physicians as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Lactation Advise nursing women not to breastfeed during treatment with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide…
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