Telmisartan 80 mg Tablets

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, telmisartan should be administered orally once daily at a dose of 40 mg with water, and may be taken regardless of meals. Depending on the patient's condition, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily, with maximum blood pressure-lowering effects typically observed 4 to 8 weeks after dose adjustment. For reduction of cardiovascular risk, 80 mg should be taken once daily with water.

This medication may cause serious harm to both the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so discontinuation is necessary if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver impairment, a history of certain angioedema, or those with diabetes or severe kidney impairment. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, or renovascular hypertension should use this medication cautiously and monitor their condition carefully. During treatment, various adverse reactions such as blood pressure reduction, hyperkalemia, renal dysfunction, angioedema, liver dysfunction, interstitial pneumonia, and rhabdomyolysis may occur, and any symptoms should be discussed with a physician immediately. Patients with impaired renal function should have their serum potassium and creatinine levels monitored regularly, and any deficiencies in blood volume or sodium should be corrected before administration to prevent symptoms of hypotension. When used with other antihypertensive medications or certain drugs, interactions may occur, so patients should inform their physician or pharmacist and monitor carefully. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In elderly patients, caution should be exercised to avoid excessive blood pressure reduction, and consideration should be given to the risk of dizziness or fainting when driving or operating hazardous machinery. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment and frequent checks of blood pressure and blood tests.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• sepsis
• anaphylactic reaction
• angioedema
• laryngeal edema

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or off-white oval tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)