Telmiro Plus 80/12.5mg Tablet (Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide)

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, take one dose daily with or without food, accompanied by a beverage.\n\nThe Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 40 mg of telmisartan.\n\nThe Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination 80/12.5 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 80 mg of telmisartan.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can pose serious risks to the fetus.\nIt is also safe for not only pregnant women but also lactating women to avoid using this medication.\nPatients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication or specific liver and kidney diseases should not take this medication.\nElderly patients or those with high potassium levels or liver function issues should use this medication cautiously.\nThe hydrochlorothiazide component may make the skin sensitive to UV rays, increasing the risk of skin cancer; therefore, it is important to avoid sun exposure and periodically check skin conditions.\nThis medication lowers blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness or orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when standing), so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.\nDuring treatment with this medication, it is necessary to regularly check electrolyte levels, kidney function, liver function, etc. for any abnormalities.\nInteractions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, lithium, potassium supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.; therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist.\nIn case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration may occur; if these symptoms arise, visit a medical institution immediately.\nThis medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established, and it should be used cautiously in the elderly due to the risk of excessive blood pressure lowering side effects.\nThis medication should be stored out of reach of children and used immediately after taking it out from the packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, angioedema (including fatal outcomes), severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with respiratory difficulties accompanied by fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help safely preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Oval-shaped tablets consisting of two layers in white/pink with possible pink spots on the white layer

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3)