Genewon Telmisartan 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

As Telmisartan, take 40 mg orally once a day with water, regardless of meals. Each patient may effectively use 20 mg once a day, or it can be increased to 80 mg once a day if necessary. The maximum antihypertensive effect is observed 4 to 8 weeks after starting the treatment. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should take care.

This medication may pose serious risks, particularly to the fetus and newborn, during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used in pregnant women, nursing mothers, and patients who are allergic to this medication or its components. Patients with severely reduced liver function or issues with bile excretion should also avoid this medication. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of angioedema or specific angioedema conditions. If diabetic patients have moderate to severe renal impairment, combinations with this medication and specific drugs should be avoided. Elderly patients or those at risk for hyperkalemia, patients with slightly reduced liver function, patients with cardiac valve disease, and ischemic heart disease should use it cautiously. During the use of this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, so careful monitoring is required, especially for hypotension, worsening renal function, hyperkalemia, and symptoms of angioedema. Common side effects such as headache, dizziness, cough, and dyspepsia may also occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a healthcare professional. Regular monitoring of renal function and electrolyte levels in the blood is required while using this medication, especially in kidney transplant recipients and dialysis patients. When blood volume or sodium levels are low, symptoms of hypotension may worsen, so correct the condition before using. Interactions may occur when this medication is combined with other antihypertensives, specific diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so inform your healthcare professional. If surgery is planned, it is advisable to stop taking the medication 24 hours before the procedure. This medication may cause fainting or dizziness while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. It is not recommended for children and adolescents (under 18 years) as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdosing, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, so visit a medical institution immediately; this medication cannot be removed by dialysis. Store this medication out of reach of children, avoid moisture, and it is recommended to take it immediately after opening the package.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, jaundice, profound lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache.

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance

White or whitish oblong tablet

Package unit

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