MICARDIS Plus 40/12.5mg price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide.
MICARDIS Plus 40/12.5mg is available in the market in concentration 40mg, 12.5mg/Tablet and in the form of Tablets.

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM GmbH is the producer of MICARDIS Plus 40/12.5mg and it is imported from GERMANY, The most popular alternatives of MICARDIS Plus 40/12.5mg are listed downward .

Mode Of Action

Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride in the distal tubules causing increased excretion of Na and water K and hydrogen ions. Telmisartan is a nonpeptide AT1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It exerts antihypertensive activity by preventing angiotensin II from binding to AT1 receptors thus inhibiting the vasoconstricting and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II.

Indication

Hypertension
Diabetic nephropathy

Precaution

Hepatic insufficiency, biliary obstruction, renal impairment, renaly artery stenosis. Correct volume depletion before initiating treatment. Monitor serum potassium levels regularly, especially in elderly and renally-impaired patients. Lactation: discontinue drug or do not nurse

Side Effects

1-10% Telmisartan Upper respiratory infection (7%)
Urinary tract infection (1%)
Back pain (3%)
Diarrhea (3%)
Myalgia (3%)
Fatigue (1%)
Sinusitis (3%)
Peripheral edema (1%)
Chest pain (1%)
Hypertension (1%)
Dyspepsia (1%)
Headache (1%)
Dizziness (1%)
Pharyngitis (1%) Frequency Not Defined Hydrochlorothiazide Anorexia
Epigastric distress
Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension
Photosensitivity
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
Confusion
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Exfoliative dermatitis including toxic epidermal necrolysis
Dizziness
Hypokalemia and/or hypomagnesemia
Hyperuricemia Potentially Fatal: Rarely angioedema
rash
pruritus and urticaria.

Contra indication

Severe hepatic impairment, biliary obstructive disorders. Pregnancy. Lactation.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Pregnancy Category: C (1st trimester); D (2nd & 3rd trimesters)

Interaction

Lithium, kaliuretic diuretics, laxatives, corticosteroids, ACTH, amphotericin, carbenoxolone, penicillin G, salicylates, K-sparing diuretics, K supplements, K salt substitutes drugs that cause hyperkalaemia, digitalis glycosides, antiarrhythmic agents, drugs known to induce torsades de pointes, alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, oral antidiabetics, insulin, anion-exchange resins, NSAIDs, nondepolarising skeletal muscle relaxants, pressor amines, allopurinol, Ca salts, beta-blockers, diazoxide, anticholinergics, amantadine, cytotoxics.