Pritelm Tablets 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Telmisartan at a dose of 40 mg orally 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 to 80 mg once daily, but dosage increases will show the maximum blood pressure-lowering effect between 4 and 8 weeks after the start of treatment. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 80 mg once daily.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant women or women of childbearing potential, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver impairment or biliary obstruction, patients with hereditary angioedema, and those with specific renal dysfunction should not use it. Elderly patients, those with elevated potassium levels, patients with mild liver impairment, patients with heart valve disease or ischemic heart disease, gastrointestinal disease patients, patients with renovascular hypertension, and those with severe renal impairment should use this medication with caution. While taking this drug, various adverse reactions such as infections, blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, neurological symptoms, cardiac rhythm disturbances, hypotension, respiratory distress, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver function abnormalities, skin rash, myalgia, or renal dysfunction may be observed, and if any symptoms occur, it is important to consult a physician immediately. If symptoms of hypoglycemia or angioedema occur, discontinue the medication immediately and seek appropriate treatment; quick action is also required if hyperkalemia or renal dysfunction is suspected. Regular monitoring of kidney function and serum electrolyte levels is required during usage, and in cases of decreased blood volume, hypotension may occur, so caution is needed. Additionally, when taking this drug in conjunction with other antihypertensive medications, it may lead to excessively low blood pressure or impact kidney function, so it should be taken as directed by a physician. This medication should not be used during pregnancy and is also advised to be avoided while breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age, so it is not recommended. Care should be taken when using this medication in elderly patients to avoid excessive blood pressure lowering. In the event of an overdose, hypotension, dizziness, acute renal failure, etc. may occur, requiring immediate medical treatment, and this medication cannot be removed through dialysis, so caution is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should be consumed immediately after opening the package.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

Upper respiratory infection (including pharyngitis and sinusitis), urinary tract infection, cystitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, hypersensitivity, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, depression, insomnia, anxiety, syncope, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, interstitial lung disease, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, altered taste, liver dysfunction/liver impairment

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold environments.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)