Telmisartan

• Class of medications: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
• Efficient angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that reduces left ventricular hypertrophy and arterial stiffness and blood pressure.¹
• Shows 67% efficacy as compared to lisinopril in treating hypertension.²

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

• Class of medications: Diuretics (‘water pills’)
• Reduces risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death Shows 63% efficacy in reducing diastolic blood pressure as compared to nicardipine.

Combination

More tolerant and efficient in reducing the blood pressure than the monotherapies or HCTZ/atenolol combination.