Telmisartan Plus Tablets 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

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

Child dose

This medication should not be given to children under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it may cause serious harm to the fetus. It should not be administered to individuals allergic to any of its components or those with specific liver or kidney diseases. Patients with certain health conditions, such as elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, or liver impairment, should use this medication with caution. It is important to avoid sun exposure and regularly check skin conditions, as there may be an increased risk of skin cancer. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalance may occur; if these symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Interactions may occur when combined with other antihypertensive medications, diuretics, lithium, and certain antiarrhythmic agents, so it is crucial to inform about any ongoing medications. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, you should not use this medication, and it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Overdose may lead to hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, and dehydration, so strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage, and seek medical attention for any unusual symptoms. It is advised not to administer this medication to children under 18 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Hypokalemia
• hyperuricemia
• hyponatremia
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• sleep disturbance
• dizziness
• visual disturbance
• blurred vision

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively cold or hot conditions. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White or almost white-red oval-shaped tablets with a two-layer structure, and the white layer may have red spots.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle