Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker and a diuretic. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 9 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide works

Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels, so the vessels relax and widen. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water. Working together, the two lower blood pressure more than either one alone.

What is Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide used for?

• High blood pressure

Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure in adults whose blood pressure is not well controlled with telmisartan alone. Combining two medicines in one tablet helps lower blood pressure further and keeps treatment simple. Keeping blood pressure under control reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney damage over time.

Side effects of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

Most people manage well on Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide, but some side effects can occur, such as:

• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Passing urine more often
• Tiredness
• Muscle cramps
• Upset stomach

Get medical help for fainting, severe weakness or muscle cramps, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or sudden eye pain or reduced vision.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it regularly, even when you feel well, and get up slowly at first if it makes you dizzy.
• Your doctor may check your kidney function and levels of potassium, sodium, uric acid and blood sugar, as the diuretic can change them.
• Tell your doctor if you have gout, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, or an allergy to sulfonamide medicines, and check before taking lithium or NSAID painkillers.
• Hydrochlorothiazide can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and report any new or changing skin patches.
• It must not be used during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

What is the price of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide products currently in stock range from Rs 357 to Rs 1,450 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Telmis H 40/12.5mg Tablet at Rs 357. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide are available in Pakistan?

Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cresar (Tabros Pharma), Misar (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Co-tasmi (Getz Pharma Ltd Pharma), Co-telsan (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Normisar (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Telmis (Genix Pharma Ltd), Telsarta (Pharmevo LIMITED.) and Nadsar (Daneen Pharma Pvt Ltd.), along with 4 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide?

Yes. Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide be used during pregnancy?

It must not be used during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Are all Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 16 products containing Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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