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Mikater Plus Tablet 40/12.5mg

Mikater Plus Tablet 40/12.5mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›40mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
일동제약(주)
Appearance
The tablet is oblong consisting of a white and red two-layer structure, and the white layer may have red spots.
Packaging
30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/Alu-Alu)x3], 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201208653 · Approved 2012.11.23 · Insurance code 642904620

Summary

Main use
Improvement of blood pressure control in essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, this medication should be taken once daily with water regardless of meals. Before switching to this fixed-dose combination medication, it is recommended to adjust the doses of each component individually. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dose adjustment is not necessary, and this medication should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min). For hepatic impairment...
Child dose
This medication is not administered to children under 18 years of age as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of blood pressure control in essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is used for the treatment of essential hypertension and is administered as an adjunctive treatment for patients whose blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled with telmisartan alone. This helps improve blood pressure control and assist in the management of hypertension.

How to take

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, this medication should be taken once daily with water regardless of meals. Before switching to this fixed-dose combination medication, it is recommended to adjust the doses of each component individually. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dose adjustment is not necessary, and this medication should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min). For hepatic impairment...

Child dose

This medication is not administered to children under 18 years of age as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to the ingredients, specific liver or kidney diseases, pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, or those with liver impairment should use this medication cautiously, and patients with a history of skin cancer should periodically check their skin condition. This drug may cause various side effects; if symptoms such as dizziness, hypotension, skin rash, or gastrointestinal disturbances occur, medical consultations should be sought immediately. In particular, this medication can cause electrolyte imbalances, so potassium, sodium, and other levels should be monitored regularly through blood tests. When taken with other antihypertensive drugs or lithium, diuretics, etc., interactions may occur, so it is essential to consult with a physician. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness and dizziness may occur. In case of overdose, hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, and dehydration may appear, so immediate emergency treatment is necessary, and there is no specific antidote. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age, so it is not recommended. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and should be taken immediately after being removed from its packaging.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling of the skin, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough+fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy throughout the body, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe headaches,

Mild side effects

  • Bronchitis
  • pharyngitis
  • sinusitis
  • hypokalemia
  • hyperuricemia
  • hyponatremia
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • insomnia
  • sleep disturbances
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  • dizziness
  • visual disturbances
  • blurred vision
  • vertigo
  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmia
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • breathing difficulties
  • respiratory distress
  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary edema
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • abdominal distension
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • vomiting
  • hepatic dysfunction/hepatic impairment
  • erythema
  • pruritus
  • rash
  • sweating
  • urticaria

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

The tablet is oblong consisting of a white and red two-layer structure, and the white layer may have red spots.

Package unit

30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/Alu-Alu)x3], 30 tablets/bottle

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