Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C03AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB) that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Low...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
40 mg — 24 hourly
But 20 mg may be sufficient , increased if necessary after at least 4 weeks, to max. 80 mg once daily.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take telm
Safety Alerts
Cholestasis, biliary obstruction, severe hepatic or severe renal impairment, refractory hypokalaemia
Important Warnings
Mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment, progressive liver disease, renovascular hypertension, kidney transplant, intravascular vol-ume depletion, severe congestive heart failure, renal artery stenosis, primary aldosteronism, aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, diabetes
Monitor serum electrolyte, creatinine and uric acid levels during therapy
Side Effects
Arthralgiaback painchest paineczemaGI disturbancesinfluenza-like symptomsleg crampsmyalgiapharyngitissinusitisurinary-tract infectionastheniasyncopeabnormal visionanxiety
Drug Interactions
Lithium
digoxin
diuretics
corticosteroids
ACE inhibitors
K+-sparing diuretics or K+ supplements
cyclosporin
tacrolimus
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Moisture and Heat. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,218.37
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 14 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 14Rs 1,218.37
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydrochlorothiazide, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Telmis-H
40mg 12.5mg
Rs 206.15Rs 29.45/unit
No DRAP alertsGENIX PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
Misar-H
12.5mg
Rs 313.5Rs 31.35/unit
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Telsarta-D
12.5mg
Rs 465.5Rs 33.25/unit
Below approved ceilingPHARMEVO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Co-Tasmi
12.5Mg
Rs 235.13Rs 33.59/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Co-Telsan
12.5mg
Rs 254.1Rs 36.3/unit
Below approved ceilingHILTON PHARMA
Misar-H
40mg 12.5mg
Rs 266Rs 38/unit
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Misar H
12.5Mg
Rs 408.5Rs 40.85/unit
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Telsarta-D
12.5mg
Rs 346.78Rs 49.54/unit
Below approved ceilingPHARMEVO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Co-Tasmi
12.5mg
Rs 356.23Rs 50.89/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Co-Telsan
12.5Mg
Rs 375.27Rs 53.61/unit
Below approved ceilingHILTON PHARMA
Telmis-H
40mg
Rs 206.15
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsM/s. Genix Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Misar-H
40mg
Rs 266
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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