Telmican Tablets 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Take Telmisartan 40 mg once daily with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily, and dose increases reach maximum blood pressure-lowering effects 4 to 8 weeks after starting treatment. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk For this purpose, 80 mg of this medication is recommended to be taken orally with water once daily, regardless of meals. The risk reduction effect on morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular diseases at doses below 80 mg is not known. When starting treatment with this medication for cardiovascular disease risk reduction, monitoring of blood pressure is recommended, and proper adjustment of antihypertensive medications may be required.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with hereditary angioedema, or those with diabetes or severe renal impairments. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with slightly impaired liver function, patients with heart valve diseases, and patients with ischemic heart diseases should exercise caution before taking this medication. During treatment with this drug, side effects may occur such as infections, blood abnormalities, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, neurological symptoms, low blood pressure, dyspnea, gastrointestinal symptoms, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, myalgia, and renal dysfunction. Patients should consult their healthcare provider immediately if symptoms arise. If angioedema, severe allergic reactions, renal function deterioration, shock symptoms, liver dysfunction, interstitial pneumonia, or rhabdomyolysis occur, treatment must be stopped immediately, and appropriate measures should be taken. Patients with reduced kidney function should regularly monitor serum potassium and creatinine levels, and patients with low blood volume or sodium levels are at risk of hypotension and should be cautious. Concomitant use with other antihypertensive medications may enhance the antihypertensive effects, so patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking. Medications that affect blood coagulation, lithium, certain diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects, and caution should be exercised when used together. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication as well. This medication is not recommended for children under the age of 18 as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In cases of overdose, symptoms may include low blood pressure, dizziness, and kidney dysfunction; immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. During use, keep this medication out of reach of children, do not transfer it to other containers, and it is advisable to open the package just before consumption. While taking this medication, caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fainting may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema, facial swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal responses, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or nearly white, double-convex, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x3), 100 tablets/bottle