Co-micardis 40/12.5 mg tablet contains 40 mg telmisartan and 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide .
CO-MICARDIS tablets are used for the treatment of mild to moderate high blood pressure (also known as essential hypertension). Your doctor will usually prescribe CO-MICARDIS once your blood pressure has been stabilised with the two individual active components given separately.
Co-Micardis fixed dose combination (40 mg telmisartan/12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide and is indicated in adults whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on telmisartan alone.
Individual dose titration with each of the two components is recommended before changing to the fixed dose combination. When clinically appropriate, direct change from monotherapy to the fixed combination may be considered.
Dose
Co-Micardis 40 mg/12.5 mg may be administered once daily in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by Micardis 40 mg.
Precautions
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. You should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
