Micardis HCT Dosage

Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and telmisartan
Drug class: Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  TAB: 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/25 mg

HTN

[1 tab PO qd]

Start: same dose of each component if replacement tx or start 80 mg/12.5 mg PO qd if on telmisartan 80 mg/day or HCTZ 25 mg/day; may incr. dose after 2-4wk; Max: 160 mg/25 mg/day; Info: not for initial tx; telmisartan doses >80 mg/day rarely more effective

Renal dosing

CrCl <30: avoid use; anuria: contraindicated

HD/PD: avoid use

Hepatic dosing

[adjust dose amount]

mild-mod impairment: start 40 mg/12.5 mg qd; severe impairment: avoid use

SRC: NLM .