Can telmisartan and amlodipine be taken together?

Telmisartan and amlodipine is a combination of medicines that may be used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries.

Is telmisartan the same as Micardis Plus?

Micardis Plus contains telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide in one single tablet. These two active ingredients help to reduce blood pressure in different ways: Telmisartan belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

What is the generic name of Micardis Plus?

Telmisartan + HCTZ (Micardis Plus) 40/12.5 mg may be administered in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by Telmisartan (Micardis) 40 mg or hydrochlorothiazide.

Can you take Micardis and atenolol together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between atenolol and Micardis. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

When should I take amlodipine and telmisartan?

Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. They both work differently to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These medications are used together when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure.

Which is more effective amlodipine or telmisartan?

General Considerations. Telmisartan is an effective treatment of hypertension in once daily doses of 20 to 80 mg while amlodipine is effective in doses of 2.5 to 10 mg.

Can telmisartan and atenolol be taken together?

No interactions were found between atenolol and telmisartan. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Is telmisartan and atenolol same?

Conclusion: Telmisartan 80 mg once daily is more effective than atenolol 50 mg once daily in lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure at the end of 8 weeks of treatment.

What are the active ingredients in Micardis plus?

How often should I take Micardis plus 80 mg?

If your blood pressure is still not satisfactorily controlled with Micardis Plus 80/12.5 mg, your doctor may increase your dose to one Micardis Plus 80/25 mg tablet once a day. It is important to take Micardis Plus exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Is it safe to take Micardis Plus while pregnant?

The maximum recommended daily dose of Micardis Plus contains 112 mg of lactose monohydrate (in the 40/12.5 mg and 80/12.5 mg tablets) and 99 mg of lactose monohydrate (in the 80/25 mg tablets). Do not take Micardis Plus if you are pregnant. Like other similar medicines, it may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy.

How much sorbitol can you take with Micardis?

Do not take Micardis Plus if you have a rare hereditary condition of fructose intolerance. The maximum recommended daily dose of Micardis Plus contains 169 mg of sorbitol (in the 40/12.5 mg tablets) and approximately 338 mg of sorbitol (in the 80/12.5 mg and 80/25 mg tablets).