{"product_id":"co-micardis-40-12-5mg-tablets-28-s","title":"Co-Micardis 40\/12.5mg Tablets 28's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCo-Micardis 40\/12.5mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a lower-strength version of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCo-Micardis 80\/12.5mg\u003c\/b\u003e prescription combination blood pressure medication. It contains \u003cb\u003e40 mg of telmisartan\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide\u003c\/b\u003e and is used to treat \u003cb\u003eessential hypertension (high blood pressure)\u003c\/b\u003e when telmisartan alone does not provide enough control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Compares to the 80\/12.5 Strength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe primary difference is the amount of the first ingredient: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Difference\u003c\/b\u003e: It contains \u003cb\u003ehalf the dose of telmisartan (40 mg instead of 80 mg)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Similarity\u003c\/b\u003e: It contains the \u003cb\u003eexact same amount of the diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical Use\u003c\/b\u003e: Doctors often start patients on this 40\/12.5 strength first. If blood pressure remains high, they may later switch the patient to the 80\/12.5 strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTelmisartan (40 mg)\u003c\/b\u003e: An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes and widens your blood vessels to lower blood pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg)\u003c\/b\u003e: A thiazide diuretic (\"water pill\"). It prompts the kidneys to flush out extra salt and water, reducing blood fluid volume. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Administration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency\u003c\/b\u003e: Take \u003cb\u003eone tablet daily\u003c\/b\u003e, preferably at the same time each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e: Can be taken \u003cb\u003ewith or without food\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling\u003c\/b\u003e: Leave the tablet inside the moisture-protective blister pack until right before you take it. Do not double your dose if you miss a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Safety Warnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003eUnsafe during pregnancy\u003c\/b\u003e. It can cause severe injury or death to an unborn baby. Stop taking it immediately and alert your doctor if you become pregnant. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDehydration \u0026amp; Dizziness\u003c\/b\u003e: The diuretic effect can cause mild dehydration or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly. Stand up slowly and drink plenty of fluids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplements\u003c\/b\u003e: Avoid taking potassium supplements or using potassium-based salt substitutes unless explicitly instructed by your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635065700652,"sku":null,"price":3670.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/co-micardis-40-12-5mg-tablets-28-s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}