Priltelemi Tablet 80mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the dose is 40 mg of telmisartan taken orally once daily with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, a dose of 20 mg once daily may be effective, and if necessary, can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. Dose increases show maximum blood pressure-lowering effects 4 to 8 weeks after treatment initiation. For the purpose of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily with water, regardless of meals.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals with allergies to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or nursing women, and patients with severe liver impairment or biliary obstruction should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, heart valve disease, and ischemic heart disease should use this medication with caution, ensuring that blood pressure does not drop too low. As this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and fainting may occur; if such symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. During treatment, serum potassium and kidney function should be monitored regularly to check for hyperkalemia or worsening kidney function. Caution is advised when using this medication in combination with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium supplements, as the risk of side effects may increase; consultation with healthcare providers is essential. This medication is not recommended for nursing women; if it must be used, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy in children or adolescents under 18 years have not been established; therefore, use is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should be stored in a tightly sealed container, as it is sensitive to moisture; it is best to open the package right before use. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness or fainting. Patients with gastrointestinal disorders should consult a physician before use due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication helps control blood pressure, but regular consultations with a doctor are necessary due to potential severe side effects.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, symptoms of severe allergic reactions, severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/eye mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems symptoms, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White or whitish long oval-shaped tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×3)