Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Accord
This medicine contains two active ingredients that work together to help control high blood pressure.
Form
tabletti
Strength
40 mg / 12.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Telmisartan
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet once a day.
Method
Try to take it at the same time each day, with or without food, swallowed with water or another non-alcoholic drink.
Important
Do not exceed one tablet per day. If you have liver problems, your dose should not be higher than 40 mg/12.5 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Low magnesium in blood
RARE
- •Severe infection (blood poisoning), severe swelling of face, tongue or throat, severe skin reactions with blistering and peeling
- •Fast or slow heartbeat, irregular heart rhythm, low blood pressure (especially when standing up), fainting
- •Low or high potassium in blood, low sodium in blood, low or high calcium in blood, problems with salt and fluid balance
- •Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, dry mouth, upset stomach, inflamed stomach lining
- •Worsened kidney function (including kidney failure), abnormal liver function, yellowing of skin or eyes
- •Shortness of breath, lung inflammation, lung scarring
- •Muscle pain or cramps, back pain, joint pain, tingling, numbness, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, increased sweating, skin rashes, increased sun sensitivity, erectile dysfunction, headache, flu-like symptoms, gout, worsening of Lupus (SLE), certain skin/lip cancers, eye pain, blurred vision
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to telmisartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, especially after the first 3 months, as it can harm your baby.
- Do not take if you have severe liver or kidney problems.
- If you experience blurred vision or eye pain, contact your doctor right away, as it could lead to permanent vision loss.
- Protect your skin from sun and UV light while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of skin cancer.
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- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially other blood pressure medications (like ACE inhibitors or aliskiren), lithium, digoxin, or NSAIDs.
- Avoid alcohol until you have discussed it with your doctor, as it can lower your blood pressure further.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or tiredness. Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy or tired.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Effectiveness is reduced in renal impairment. Consider risk of orthostatic hypotension and hyponatraemia and -kalemia. (updated 19.5.2025)