Pretension Plus Tablet 40/12.5 mg

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, take once daily with water, regardless of meals. - The telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan 40 mg. - The telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination 80/12.5 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan 80 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in individuals under 18 years of age.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients with allergies to the active ingredients or excipients of this medication, those with hypersensitivity to sulfonamide drugs, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with biliary obstructive diseases, and those with severe liver or kidney disorders should not use this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, cardiovascular disease, etc., should use this medication with caution, and carefully observe skin condition as there may be an increased risk of skin cancer. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may cause dizziness, hypotension, or fainting. If such symptoms occur, avoid driving or operating machinery. This medication may cause electrolyte imbalances, so regular monitoring of serum potassium, sodium, and magnesium levels is necessary, and caution is required when used in conjunction with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing agents. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, dehydration, or insufficient fluids and sodium should improve their condition before using this medication, as it may increase the risk of worsening kidney function, requiring periodic monitoring. Interactions may occur when used with other antihypertensives, diuretics, lithium preparations, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., so consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established, and caution should be exercised for elderly patients due to the risk of excessive blood pressure reduction.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (including fatal outcomes), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Bronchitis
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• hypokalemia
• hyperuricemia
• hyponatremia
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• sleep disturbances

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

Oval tablets with a white and pink two-layer structure, which may have pink speckles on the white layer.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×3)