Telmisartan 40 Milligrams (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

Administer 40 mg orally once daily with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. Patients with liver dysfunction should not exceed 40 mg once daily. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to administer 80 mg orally once daily with water.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with severe liver disease or bile excretion disorder, individuals with a history of hereditary angioedema, and those with diabetes or severe renal dysfunction should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels or impaired liver function, patients with cardiac valve disease or ischemic heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and renal vascular disease patients should use this medication with caution. During treatment, rare side effects such as infections, blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, neurological symptoms, hypotension, digestive disorders, abnormal liver function, skin rashes, myalgia, and renal dysfunction may occur; therefore, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary if any unusual symptoms arise. If symptoms of angioedema (such as swelling of the face or lips) occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and treated. Patients with weakened renal function should have their blood potassium and creatinine levels regularly tested, as hypotension may occur if blood volume or sodium is deficient. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, lithium products, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being used. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it. Children under 18 years of age are not recommended to use this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients should be carefully monitored for the risk of stroke due to excessive hypotension during treatment. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention is required as this medication is not removed by dialysis. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. Caution is advised while driving or operating hazardous machinery, as dizziness or fainting may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rashes, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal responses, difficulty or trouble breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough+fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormality (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container as it may be sensitive to air or moisture. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White or nearly white oval tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle