Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Mar 25, 2025
Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and thiazide diuretic
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazide (Micardis HCT) Drug Class
Telmisartan (tel-mee-sar-tan) belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists or ARBs. Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-dro-klor-oh-thigh-ah-zyde) is a diuretic (water pill).
Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazide (Micardis HCT) Age Range
Telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this combination medication have not been studied in pediatric patients.
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