Il-Yang Telmisartan Tablets 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, telmisartan should be taken orally once daily at a dose of 40 mg with water and can be taken regardless of meals. It may also be effective at a dose of 20 mg once daily, and it can be increased to 80 mg once daily if necessary. Maximum blood pressure-lowering effect is usually observed 4 to 8 weeks after starting treatment. For reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg once daily is recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm, especially to the fetus and newborn, during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in women who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, are pregnant or breastfeeding, in patients with severe liver impairment, hereditary angioedema, and certain kidney diseases. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver impairment, heart valve disease, ischemic heart disease or cerebrovascular disease should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause various adverse reactions, particularly low blood pressure, worsening kidney function, hyperkalemia, angioedema, and liver function abnormalities; therefore, patients should consult their healthcare provider immediately upon experiencing symptoms. Patients with impaired kidney function or reduced blood volume should improve their condition before taking this medication, and it is important to regularly check blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents, increasing the risk of side effects when used in combination with certain drugs; thus, patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking other medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid this medication or discontinue breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy in children under 18 years of age have not been established, and its use is not recommended. Elderly patients should be closely monitored for the risk of stroke due to excessive blood pressure lowering while taking this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and worsening kidney function may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable to maintain its sealed status until just before use. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as it may cause fainting or dizziness.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema, facial swelling, laryngeal edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing, liver function abnormalities/liver impairment, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infections
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infections
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia

This medication must be stored in a sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White or milky white oblong tablets

Package unit

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