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Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA] | MoA | All 63 members |
| Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker [EPC] | EPC | All 67 members |
| Increased Diuresis [PE] | PE | All 59 members |
| Thiazide Diuretic [EPC] | EPC | All 47 members |
| Thiazides [CS] | CS | All 47 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202544-001 | TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE | TABLET | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; TELMISARTAN | Prescription | AB | ||
| 202544-002 | TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE | TABLET | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; TELMISARTAN | Prescription | AB | ||
| 202544-003 | TELMISARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE | TABLET | HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; TELMISARTAN | Prescription | AB |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 7 | Labeling | Approved | July 12, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | January 24, 2022 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | March 4, 2019 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260908). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: FETAL TOXICITY WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning . When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as soon as possible. ( 5.1 , 8.1 ) Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. ( 5.1 , 8.1 ) When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as soon as possible [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )].
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including the classes to which this drug principally belongs. There are no controlled trials demonstrating risk reduction with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variety of pharmacologic classes and with different mechanisms of action, have been shown in randomized controlled trials to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and it can be concluded that it is blood pressure reduction, and not some other pharmacologic property of the drugs, that is largely responsible for those benefits. The largest and most consistent cardiovascular outcome benefit has been a reduction in the risk of stroke, but reductions in myocardial infarction and cardiovascular mortality also have been seen regularly. Elevated systolic or diastolic pressure causes increased cardiovascular risk, and the absolute risk increase per mmHg is greater at higher blood pressures, so that even modest reductions of severe hypertension can provide substantial benefit. Relative risk reduction from blood pressure reduction is similar across populations with varying absolute risk, so the absolute benefit is greater in patients who are at higher risk independent of their hypertension (for example, patients with diabetes or hyperlipidemia), and such patients would be expected to benefit from more aggressive treatment to a lower blood pressure goal. Some antihypertensive drugs have smaller blood pressure effects (as monotherapy) in black patients, and many antihypertensive drugs have additional approved indications and effects (e.g., on angina, heart failure, or diabetic kidney disease). These considerations may guide selection of therapy [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not indicated for initial therapy for the treatment of hypertension [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )]. Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are combination of an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and a thiazide diuretic indicated for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1 ) • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not indicated for initial therapy. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual starting dose of telmisartan is 40 mg once a day; blood pressure response is dose related over the range of 20 to 80 mg. Patients with depletion of intravascular volume should have the condition corrected or telmisartan tablets should be initiated under close medical supervision (see WARNINGS, Hypotension in Volume Depleted Patients ). Patients with biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic insufficiency should have treatment started under close medical supervision (see PRECAUTIONS ). Hydrochlorothiazide is effective in doses of 12.5 mg to 50 mg once daily. To minimize dose-independent side effects, it is usually appropriate to begin combination therapy only after a patient has failed to achieve the desired effect with monotherapy. The side effects (see WARNINGS ) of telmisartan are generally rare and apparently independent of dose; those of hydrochlorothiazide are a mixture of dose-dependent phenomena (primarily hypokalemia) and dose-independent phenomena (e.g., pancreatitis), the former much more common than the latter. Therapy with any combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide will be associated with both sets of dose-independent side effects. Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets may be administered with other antihypertensive agents. Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets may be administered with or without food. Replacement Therapy The combination may be substituted for the titrated components. Dose Titration by Clinical Effect Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are available as tablets containing either telmisartan 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, or telmisartan 80 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg or 25 mg. A patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan monotherapy 80 mg (see above) may be switched to telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, telmisartan 80 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, and finally titrated up to 160/25 mg, if necessary. A patient whose blood pressure is inadequately controlled by 25 mg once daily of hydrochlorothiazide may be switched to telmisartan 80 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg or telmisartan 80 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablets once daily. The clinical response to telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets should be subsequently evaluated and if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after 2 to 4 weeks of therapy, the dose may be titrated up to 160/25 mg, if necessary. Those patients controlled by 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide but who experience hypokalemia with this regimen, may be switched to telmisartan 80 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets once daily, reducing the dose of hydrochlorothiazide without reducing the overall expected antihypertensive response. Patients with Renal Impairment The usual regimens of therapy with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets may be followed as long as the patient’s creatinine clearance is >30 mL/min. In patients with more severe renal impairment, loop diuretics are preferred to thiazides, so telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not recommended. Patients with Hepatic Impairment Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment. Patients with biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic insufficiency should have treatment started under close medical supervision using the 40/12.5 mg combination (see PRECAUTIONS ).
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • 40 mg/12.5 mg: Biconvex, two-layered, capsule shaped uncoated tablets wherein, the hydrochlorothiazide layer is white to off-white debossed with “423” and the telmisartan layer is mottled orange to reddish brown without debossing. Hydrochlorothiazide layer may contain reddish brown specks. • 80 mg/12.5 mg: Biconvex, two-layered, capsule shaped uncoated tablets wherein, the hydrochlorothiazide layer is white to off-white debossed with “424” and the telmisartan layer is mottled orange to reddish brown without debossing. Hydrochlorothiazide layer may contain reddish brown specks. • 80 mg/25 mg: Biconvex, two-layered, capsule shaped uncoated tablets wherein, the hydrochlorothiazide layer is light yellow debossed with “425” and the telmisartan layer is mottled orange to reddish brown without debossing. Hydrochlorothiazide layer may contain reddish brown specks. Tablets: 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/25 mg ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug LabelingCONTRAINDICATIONS Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis or angioedema) to telmisartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or any other component of this product (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Because of the hydrochlorothiazide component, this product is contraindicated in patients with anuria or hypersensitivity to other sulfonamide-derived drugs. Do not co-administer aliskiren with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets in patients with diabetes (see PRECAUTIONS , Drug Interactions ).
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure ( 5.1 ) • Correct volume or salt depletion before initiating therapy. Observe for signs and symptoms of hypotension ( 5.2 ) • Monitor renal function and potassium in susceptible patients ( 5.3 ) • Observe for clinical signs of fluid or electrolyte imbalance ( 5.4 ) • Hypersensitivity Reaction ( 5.5 ) • Acute Myopia and Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Fetal Toxicity Telmisartan Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Resulting oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, and death. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as soon as possible. Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazides cross the placental barrier and appear in cord blood. Adverse reactions include fetal or neonatal jaundice and thrombocytopenia [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. 5.2 Hypotension in Volume- or Salt-Depleted Patients In patients with an activated renin-angiotensin system, such as volume- or salt-depleted patients (e.g., those being treated with high doses of diuretics), symptomatic hypotension may occur after initialization of treatment with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Correct volume or salt depletion prior to administration of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. 5.3 Impaired Renal Function Changes in renal function including acute renal failure can be caused by drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin system and by diuretics. Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the renin-angiotensin system (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, chronic kidney disease, severe congestive heart failure, or volume depletion) may be at particular risk of developing oliguria, progressive azotemia, or acute renal failure on telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Monitor renal function periodically in these patients. Consider withholding or discontinuing therapy in patients who develop a clinically significant decrease in renal function on telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. 5.4 Electrolytes and Metabolic Disorders Drugs, including telmisartan, that inhibit the renin-angiotensin system can cause hyperkalemia, particularly in patients with renal insufficiency, diabetes, or combination use with other angiotensin receptor blockers or ACE inhibitors and the concomitant use of other drugs that raise serum potassium levels [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.4 )] . Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia and hyponatremia. Thiazides have been shown to increase the urinary excretion of magnesium; this may result in hypomagnesemia. Hypomagnesemia can result in hypokalemia which may be difficult to treat despite potassium repletion. Monitor serum electrolytes periodically. In controlled trials using the telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination treatment, no patient administered 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, or 80 mg/25 mg experienced a decrease in potassium ≥1.4 mEq/L, and no patient experienced hyperkalemia. Hydrochlorothiazide decreases urinary calcium excretion and may cause elevations of serum calcium. Hydrochlorothiazide may alter glucose tolerance and raise serum levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Hyperuricemia may occur or frank gout may be precipitated in certain patients receiving thiazide therapy. Because telmisartan decreases uric acid, telmisartan in combination with hydrochlorothiazide attenuates the diuretic-induced hyperuricemia. 5.5 Hypersensitivity Reaction Hydrochlorothiazide Hypersensitivity reactions to hydrochlorothiazide may occur in patients with or without a history of allergy or bronchial asthma, but are more likely in patients with such a history [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. …
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNINGS Fetal Toxicity Pregnancy Category D Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Resulting oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, and death. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide as soon as possible. These adverse outcomes are usually associated with use of these drugs in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents. Appropriate management of maternal hypertension during pregnancy is important to optimize outcomes for both mother and fetus. In the unusual case that there is no appropriate alternative to therapy with drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system for a particular patient, apprise the mother of the potential risk to the fetus. Perform serial ultrasound examinations to assess the intra-amniotic environment. If oligohydramnios is observed, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide, unless it is considered lifesaving for the mother. Fetal testing may be appropriate, based on the week of pregnancy. Patients and physicians should be aware, however, that oligohydramnios may not appear until after the fetus has sustained irreversible injury. Closely observe infants with histories of in utero exposure to telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide for hypotension, oliguria, and hyperkalemia (see PRECAUTIONS , Pediatric Use ). No teratogenic effects were observed when telmisartan was administered to pregnant rats at oral doses of up to 50 mg/kg/day and to pregnant rabbits at oral doses up to 45 mg/kg/day. In rabbits, embryolethality associated with maternal toxicity (reduced body weight gain and food consumption) was observed at 45 mg/kg/day [about 12 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 80 mg on a mg/m 2 basis]. In rats, maternally toxic (reduction in body weight gain and food consumption) telmisartan doses of 15 mg/kg/day (about 1.9 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis), administered during late gestation and lactation, were observed to produce adverse effects in neonates, including reduced viability, low birth weight, delayed maturation, decreased weight gain. Telmisartan has been shown to be present in rat fetuses during late gestation and in rat milk. The no observed effect doses for developmental toxicity in rats and rabbits, 5 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively, are about 0.64 and 3.7 times, on a mg/m 2 basis, the maximum recommended human dose of telmisartan (80 mg/day). Studies in which hydrochlorothiazide was administered to pregnant mice and rats during their periods of major organogenesis at doses up to 3000 and 1000 mg/kg/day, respectively, provided no evidence of harm to the fetus. Thiazides cross the placental barrier and appear in cord blood. There is a risk of fetal or neonatal jaundice, thrombocytopenia, and possibly other adverse reactions that have occurred in adults. Hypotension in Volume-Depleted Patients Initiation of antihypertensive therapy in patients whose renin-angiotensin system are activated such as patients who are intravascular volume- or sodium-depleted, e.g., in patients treated vigorously with diuretics, should only be approached cautiously. These conditions should be corrected prior to administration of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Treatment should be started under close medical supervision (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). If hypotension occurs, the patients should be placed in the supine position and, if necessary, given an intravenous infusion of normal saline. A transient hypotensive response is not a contraindicati …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug LabelingADVERSE REACTIONS Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets has been evaluated for safety in over 1700 patients, including 716 treated for over six months and 420 for over one year. In clinical trials with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, no unexpected adverse events have been observed. Adverse experiences have been limited to those that have been previously reported with telmisartan and/or hydrochlorothiazide. The overall incidence of adverse experiences reported with the combination was comparable to placebo. Most adverse experiences were mild in intensity and transient in nature and did not require discontinuation of therapy. Adverse events occurring at an incidence of 2% or more in patients treated with telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide and at a greater rate than in patients treated with placebo, irrespective of their causal association, are presented in Table 1. TABLE 1 Adverse Events Occurring ≥2% of Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Patients* Telm/HCTZ (N=414) (%) Placebo (N=74) (%) Telm (N=209) (%) HCTZ (N=121) (%) Body as a whole Fatigue 3 1 3 3 Influenza-like symptoms 2 1 2 3 Central/peripheral nervous system Dizziness 5 1 4 6 Gastrointestinal system Diarrhea 3 0 5 2 Nausea 2 0 1 2 Respiratory system disorder Sinusitis 4 3 3 6 Upper respiratory tract infection 8 7 7 10 * includes all doses of telmisartan (20 to 160 mg), hydrochlorothiazide (6.25 to 25 mg), and combinations thereof The following adverse events were reported at a rate less than 2% in patients treated with telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide and at a greater rate than in patients treated with placebo: back pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, tachycardia, hypokalemia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, rash, hypotension postural, abdominal pain. Finally, the following adverse events were reported at a rate of 2% or greater in patients treated with telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, but were as, or more common in the placebo group: pain, headache, cough, urinary tract infection. Adverse events occurred at approximately the same rates in men and women, older and younger patients, and black and non-black patients. In controlled trials (n=1017), 0.3% of patients treated with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg or 80/25 mg discontinued due to orthostatic hypotension, and the incidence of dizziness was 4%, 7%, and 1% respectively. Telmisartan Other adverse experiences that have been reported with telmisartan, without regard to causality, are listed below: Autonomic Nervous System : impotence, increased sweating, flushing Body as a Whole : allergy, fever, leg pain, malaise, chest pain Cardiovascular : palpitation, dependent edema, angina pectoris, leg edema, abnormal ECG, hypertension, peripheral edema CNS : insomnia, somnolence, migraine, vertigo, paresthesia, involuntary muscle contractions, hypoaesthesia Gastrointestinal : flatulence, constipation, gastritis, dry mouth, hemorrhoids, gastroenteritis, enteritis, gastroesophageal reflux, toothache, non-specific gastrointestinal disorders Metabolic : gout, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus Musculoskeletal : arthritis, arthralgia, leg cramps, myalgia Psychiatric : anxiety, depression, nervousness Resistance Mechanism : infection, fungal infection, abscess, otitis media Respiratory : asthma, rhinitis, dyspnea, epistaxis Skin : dermatitis, eczema, pruritus Urinary : micturition frequency, cystitis Vascular : cerebrovascular disorder Special Senses : abnormal vision, conjunctivitis, tinnitus, earache A single case of angioedema was reported (among a total of 3781 patients treated with telmisartan). Hydrochlorothiazide Other adverse experiences that have been reported with hydrochlorothiazide, without regard to causality, are listed below: Body as a whole : weakness Digestive : pancreatitis, jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice), sialadenitis, cramping, gastric irritation Hematologic : aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia Hypersensitivity …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug LabelingDrug Interactions Telmisartan Aliskiren: Do not co-administer aliskiren with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets in patients with diabetes. Avoid use of aliskiren with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets in patients with renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min). Digoxin : When telmisartan was co-administered with digoxin, median increases in digoxin peak plasma concentration (49%) and in trough concentration (20%) were observed. It is, therefore, recommended that digoxin levels be monitored when initiating, adjusting, and discontinuing telmisartan to avoid possible over- or under-digitalization. Lithium: Reversible increases in serum lithium concentrations and toxicity have been reported during concomitant administration of lithium with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Cases have also been reported with angiotensin II receptor antagonists including telmisartan. Because lithium should not be used with diuretics, the use of lithium with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide is not recommended. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents including Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors (COX-2 Inhibitors) : In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, co-administration of NSAIDs, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, with angiotensin II receptor antagonists, including telmisartan, may result in deterioration of renal function, including possible acute renal failure. These effects are usually reversible. Monitor renal function periodically in patients receiving telmisartan and NSAID therapy. The antihypertensive effect of angiotensin II receptor antagonists, including telmisartan may be attenuated by NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors. Ramipril and Ramiprilat: Co-administration of telmisartan 80 mg once daily and ramipril 10 mg once daily to healthy subjects increases steady-state C max and AUC of ramipril 2.3 and 2.1 fold, respectively, and C max and AUC of ramiprilat 2.4 and 1.5 fold, respectively. In contrast, C max and AUC of telmisartan decrease by 31% and 16%, respectively. When co-administering telmisartan and ramipril, the response may be greater because of the possibly additive pharmacodynamic effects of the combined drugs, and also because of the increased exposure to ramipril and ramiprilat in the presence of telmisartan. Warfarin : Telmisartan administered for 10 days slightly decreased the mean warfarin trough plasma concentration; this decrease did not result in a change in International Normalized Ratio (INR). Other Drugs : Co-administration of telmisartan did not result in a clinically significant interaction with acetaminophen, amlodipine, glibenclamide, simvastatin, hydrochlorothiazide or ibuprofen. Telmisartan is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system and had no effects in vitro on cytochrome P450 enzymes, except for some inhibition of CYP2C19. Telmisartan is not expected to interact with drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes; it is also not expected to interact with drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes, except for possible inhibition of the metabolism of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19. Hydrochlorothiazide When administered concurrently, the following drugs may interact with thiazide diuretics: Alcohol, barbiturates, or narcotics : Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur. Antidiabetic drugs (oral agents and insulin) : Dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required. Other antihypertensive drugs : Additive effect or potentiation. Cholestyramine and colestipol resins : Absorption of hydrochlorothiazide is impaired in the presence of anionic exchange resins. Single doses of either cholestyramine or colestipol resins bind the hydrochlorothiazide and reduce its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract by up to 85% and 43%, respectively. Corticosteroids, ACTH : Intensified electrolyte depletion, particularly hypokalemia. Pressor amines (e.g., norepinephrine) : Possible decreased respons …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Do not breastfeed during treatment with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide (8.2) Severe Hepatic Impairment: Use not recommended (8.6) Severe Renal Impairment: Use not recommended (8.7) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death (see Clinical Considerations). Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents. Studies in rats and rabbits with telmisartan showed fetotoxicity only at maternally toxic doses (see Data). When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide as soon as possible. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Hypertension in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, premature delivery, and delivery complications (e.g., need for cesarean section, and post-partum hemorrhage). Hypertension increases the fetal risk for intrauterine growth restriction and intrauterine death. Pregnant women with hypertension should be carefully monitored and managed accordingly. Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions Telmisartan Use of drugs that act on the RAS in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can result in the following: oligohydramnios, reduced fetal renal function leading to anuria and renal failure, fetal lung hypoplasia, skeletal deformations, including skull hypoplasia, hypotension, and death. In the unusual case that there is no appropriate alternative to therapy with drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system for a particular patient, apprise the mother of the potential risk to the fetus. In patients taking telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide during pregnancy, perform serial ultrasound examinations to assess the intra-amniotic environment. Fetal testing may be appropriate, based on the week of gestation. If oligohydramnios is observed, discontinue telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide, unless it is considered lifesaving for the mother. Patients and physicians should be aware, however, that oligohydramnios may not appear until after the fetus has sustained irreversible injury. Closely observe infants with histories of in utero exposure to telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide for hypotension, oliguria, and hyperkalemia. If oliguria or hypotension occurs, support blood pressure and renal perfusion. Exchange transfusions or dialysis may be required as a means of reversing hypotension and replacing renal function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazides cross the placenta, and use of thiazides during pregnancy is associated with a risk of fetal or neonatal jaundice, thrombocytopenia, and possible other adverse reactions that have occurred in adults. Data Animal Data Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide A developmental toxicity study was performed in rats with telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide doses of 3.2/1.0, 15/4.7, 50/15.6, and 0/15.6 mg/kg/day. Although the two higher dose combinations appeared to be more toxic (significant decrease in body weight gain) to the dams than either drug alone, there did not appear to be an increase in toxicity to the developing embryos. Telmisartan No teratogenic effects were observed when telmisartan was administered to pr …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are a combination of two drugs with antihypertensive properties: a thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide, and an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), telmisartan. Telmisartan Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II). Angiotensin II is the principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin system, with effects that include vasoconstriction, stimulation of synthesis and release of aldosterone, cardiac stimulation, and renal reabsorption of sodium. Telmisartan blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor in many tissues, such as vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland. Its action is therefore independent of the pathways for angiotensin II synthesis. There is also an AT 2 receptor found in many tissues, but AT 2 is not known to be associated with cardiovascular homeostasis. Telmisartan has much greater affinity (>3,000-fold) for the AT1 receptor than for the AT 2 receptor. Telmisartan does not inhibit ACE (kininase II) nor does it bind to or block other hormone receptors or ion channels known to be important in cardiovascular regulation. Blockade of the angiotensin II receptor inhibits the negative regulatory feedback of angiotensin II on renin secretion, but the resulting increased plasma renin activity and angiotensin II circulating levels do not overcome the effect of telmisartan on blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. Thiazides affect the renal tubular mechanisms of electrolyte reabsorption, directly increasing excretion of sodium salt and chloride in approximately equivalent amounts. Indirectly, the diuretic action of hydrochlorothiazide reduces plasma volume, with consequent increases in plasma renin activity, increases in aldosterone secretion, increases in urinary potassium loss, and decreases in serum potassium. The renin-aldosterone link is mediated by angiotensin II, so co-administration of an ARB tends to reverse the potassium loss associated with these diuretics. The mechanism of the antihypertensive effect of thiazides is not fully understood.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP are a combination of telmisartan, USP an orally active angiotensin II antagonist acting on the AT 1 receptor subtype, and hydrochlorothiazide, USP a thiazide diuretic. Telmisartan, USP a non-peptide molecule, is chemically described as 4’-[[4-methyl- 6-(1-methyl-2-benzimidazolyl)-2-propyl-1-benzimidazolyl] methyl]-2-biphenylcarboxylic acid. Its empirical formula is C 33 H 30 N 4 O 2 , its molecular weight is 514.62, and its structural formula is: Telmisartan, USP is a white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in methylene chloride and it dissolves in 1M sodium hydroxide. Hydrochlorothiazide, USP is a white or practically white, practically odorless, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 297.74. It is very slightly soluble in water, and freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution, in n -butylamine and in dimethylformamide, sparingly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ether, in chloroform and dilute mineral acids. Hydrochlorothiazide, USP is chemically described as 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2 H -1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide. Its empirical formula is C 7 H 8 ClN 3 O 4 S 2 , and its structural formula is: Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP are formulated for oral administration in three combinations of 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, and 80 mg/25 mg telmisartan, USP and hydrochlorothiazide, USP respectively. The tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, meglumine, povidone K-25, sodium hydroxide, sodium stearyl fumarate and talc. As coloring agents, the 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, and 80 mg/25 mg tablets contain ferric oxide red, the 80 mg/25 mg tablets also contain ferric oxide yellow. Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP are hygroscopic and require protection from moisture. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure1 structure2
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Telmisartan Limited data are available with regard to overdosage of telmisartan in humans. The most likely manifestations of overdosage with telmisartan are hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia; bradycardia could occur from parasympathetic (vagal) stimulation. If symptomatic hypotension should occur, supportive treatment should be instituted. Telmisartan is not removed by hemofiltration and is not dialyzable. Hydrochlorothiazide The most common signs and symptoms observed in patients with a hydrochlorothiazide overdose are those caused by electrolyte depletion (hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia) and dehydration resulting from excessive diuresis. If digitalis has also been administered, hypokalemia may accentuate cardiac arrhythmias. The degree to which hydrochlorothiazide is removed by hemodialysis has not been established. The oral LD 50 of hydrochlorothiazide is greater than 10 g/kg in both mice and rats.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug LabelingHOW SUPPLIED Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are available in three strengths as 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg and 80 mg/25 mg. 40 mg/12.5 mg: Oblong shaped, biconvex, bilayered, uncoated tablets with one white to off white color layer and one pink color mottled layer debossed with ‘L199’.White to off white color layer may contains pink color specks. NDC 46708-209-30 bottle of 30 units NDC 46708-209-91 bottle of 1000 units NDC 46708-209-10 100 Tablets (i.e.; 10 blister cards of 10 tablets each) 80 mg/12.5 mg: Oblong shaped, biconvex, bilayered, uncoated tablets with one white to off white color layer and one pink color mottled layer debossed with ‘L200’. White to off white color layer may contains pink color specks. NDC 46708-210-30 bottle of 30 units NDC 46708-210-91 bottle of 1000 units NDC 46708-210-10 100 Tablets (i.e.; 10 blister cards of 10 tablets each) 80 mg/25 mg: Oblong shaped, biconvex, bilayered, uncoated tablets with one white to off white color layer and one yellow color mottled layer debossed with ‘L201’. White to off white color layer may contains yellow color specks. NDC 46708-211-30 bottle of 30 units NDC 46708-211-91 bottle of 1000 units NDC 46708-211-10 100 Tablets (i.e.; 10 blister cards of 10 tablets each) Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Tablets should not be removed from blisters until immediately before administration. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Formulation Division), Village Panelav, P. O. Tajpura, Near Baska, Taluka-Halol, Panchmahal, Gujarat, India. Revised: 03/2014
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Recalls
Source: FDA Enforcement| Classification | Reported | Firm | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class II | August 17, 2022 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | Defective Container: Recall of these batches has been initiated due to complaints of difficult to open blister and tablet breaks while opening the blister . | Terminated |
| Class II | August 17, 2022 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | Defective Container: Recall of these batches has been initiated due to complaints of difficult to open blister and tablet breaks while opening the blister . | Terminated |
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62332-209-10 | 62332-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 100 TABLET in 1 CARTON (62332-209-10) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-209-30 | 62332-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62332-209-30) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-209-91 | 62332-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62332-209-91) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-210-10 | 62332-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 100 TABLET in 1 CARTON (62332-210-10) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-210-30 | 62332-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62332-210-30) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-210-91 | 62332-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62332-210-91) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-211-10 | 62332-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 100 TABLET in 1 CARTON (62332-211-10) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-211-30 | 62332-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62332-211-30) | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-211-91 | 62332-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (62332-211-91) | June 25, 2016 |
| 46708-209-10 | 46708-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 100 TABLET in 1 CARTON (46708-209-10) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-209-30 | 46708-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (46708-209-30) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-209-91 | 46708-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (46708-209-91) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-210-10 | 46708-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 100 TABLET in 1 CARTON (46708-210-10) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-210-30 | 46708-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (46708-210-30) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-210-91 | 46708-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (46708-210-91) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-211-10 | 46708-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 100 TABLET in 1 CARTON (46708-211-10) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-211-30 | 46708-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (46708-211-30) | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-211-91 | 46708-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | 1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (46708-211-91) | March 14, 2014 |
| 65862-976-03 | 65862-976 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (65862-976-03) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (65862-976-10) | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-976-22 | 65862-976 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 2000 TABLET in 1 BAG (65862-976-22) | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-977-03 | 65862-977 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (65862-977-03) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (65862-977-10) | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-977-15 | 65862-977 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 1500 TABLET in 1 BAG (65862-977-15) | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-978-03 | 65862-978 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (65862-978-03) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (65862-978-10) | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-978-15 | 65862-978 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | 1500 TABLET in 1 BAG (65862-978-15) | December 15, 2016 |
| 42291-462-30 | 42291-462 | AvKARE | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX (42291-462-30) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (42291-462-11) | June 18, 2024 |
| 42291-463-30 | 42291-463 | AvKARE | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX (42291-463-30) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (42291-463-11) | June 18, 2024 |
| 42291-464-30 | 42291-464 | AvKARE | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX (42291-464-30) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (42291-464-11) | June 18, 2024 |
| 68462-840-13 | 68462-840 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68462-840-13) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 4, 2019 |
| 68462-841-13 | 68462-841 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68462-841-13) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 4, 2019 |
| 68462-842-13 | 68462-842 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68462-842-13) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | March 4, 2019 |
| 70756-315-30 | 70756-315 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (70756-315-30) | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-315-31 | 70756-315 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70756-315-31) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-315-99 | 70756-315 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70756-315-99) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-316-30 | 70756-316 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (70756-316-30) | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-316-31 | 70756-316 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70756-316-31) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-316-99 | 70756-316 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70756-316-99) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-317-30 | 70756-317 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (70756-317-30) | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-317-31 | 70756-317 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70756-317-31) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-317-99 | 70756-317 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70756-317-99) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 25, 2025 |
| 49629-030-01 | 49629-030 | Rottendorf Pharma GmbH | 60 CARTON in 1 BOX (49629-030-01) / 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | May 1, 2020 |
| 49629-031-01 | 49629-031 | Rottendorf Pharma GmbH | 60 CARTON in 1 BOX (49629-031-01) / 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | May 1, 2020 |
| 49629-032-01 | 49629-032 | Rottendorf Pharma GmbH | 60 CARTON in 1 BOX (49629-032-01) / 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | May 1, 2020 |
| 43547-441-03 | 43547-441 | Solco Healthcare LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (43547-441-03) | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-441-09 | 43547-441 | Solco Healthcare LLC | 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (43547-441-09) | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-442-03 | 43547-442 | Solco Healthcare LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (43547-442-03) | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-442-09 | 43547-442 | Solco Healthcare LLC | 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (43547-442-09) | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-443-03 | 43547-443 | Solco Healthcare LLC | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (43547-443-03) | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-443-09 | 43547-443 | Solco Healthcare LLC | 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (43547-443-09) | February 5, 2018 |
| 62332-209 | 62332-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | — | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-210 | 62332-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | — | June 25, 2016 |
| 62332-211 | 62332-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | — | June 25, 2016 |
| 46708-209 | 46708-209 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | — | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-210 | 46708-210 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | — | March 14, 2014 |
| 46708-211 | 46708-211 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | — | March 14, 2014 |
| 65862-976 | 65862-976 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | — | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-977 | 65862-977 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | — | December 15, 2016 |
| 65862-978 | 65862-978 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | — | December 15, 2016 |
| 42291-462 | 42291-462 | AvKARE | — | June 18, 2024 |
| 42291-463 | 42291-463 | AvKARE | — | June 18, 2024 |
| 42291-464 | 42291-464 | AvKARE | — | June 18, 2024 |
| 68462-840 | 68462-840 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | — | March 4, 2019 |
| 68462-841 | 68462-841 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | — | March 4, 2019 |
| 68462-842 | 68462-842 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | — | March 4, 2019 |
| 70756-315 | 70756-315 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | — | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-316 | 70756-316 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | — | December 25, 2025 |
| 70756-317 | 70756-317 | Lifestar Pharma LLC | — | December 25, 2025 |
| 68180-193 | 68180-193 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | August 7, 2014 |
| 68180-194 | 68180-194 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | August 7, 2014 |
| 68180-195 | 68180-195 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | August 7, 2014 |
| 49629-030 | 49629-030 | Rottendorf Pharma GmbH | — | May 1, 2020 |
| 49629-031 | 49629-031 | Rottendorf Pharma GmbH | — | May 1, 2020 |
| 49629-032 | 49629-032 | Rottendorf Pharma GmbH | — | May 1, 2020 |
| 43547-441 | 43547-441 | Solco Healthcare LLC | — | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-442 | 43547-442 | Solco Healthcare LLC | — | February 5, 2018 |
| 43547-443 | 43547-443 | Solco Healthcare LLC | — | February 5, 2018 |
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| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
| Enforcement | FDA | Recall records |
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