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Il Yang Telmisartan Plus Tablet 80/12.5mg

Il Yang Telmisartan Plus Tablet 80/12.5mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›80mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
일양약품(주)
Appearance
Oval-shaped tablets consisting of a white and pink two-layer structure with possible pink specks on the white layer.
Packaging
30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201209669 · Approved 2012.12.13 · Insurance code 641704430

Summary

Main use
Treatment of essential hypertension blood pressure control
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, take once daily with water, regardless of meals. Before switching to this fixed-dose combination medication, it is recommended to adjust each component's dosage individually according to the patient. When clinically appropriate, it may also be considered to switch directly from monotherapy to this medication. - Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Child dose
The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일양약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of essential hypertension blood pressure control

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is used for the treatment of essential hypertension. It is particularly used to effectively manage blood pressure in patients whose blood pressure control is insufficient with monotherapy of telmisartan. This helps stabilize blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, take once daily with water, regardless of meals. Before switching to this fixed-dose combination medication, it is recommended to adjust each component's dosage individually according to the patient. When clinically appropriate, it may also be considered to switch directly from monotherapy to this medication. - Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

Child dose

The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age.

Precautions

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to the components of this medication, certain liver and kidney diseases, pregnant or nursing women should not take this drug. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, weak liver function, or patients with heart valve disease need to take special precautions when using this drug. This drug lowers blood pressure, but side effects like dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances may occur, so patients should consult a doctor immediately if they experience unusual symptoms. The hydrochlorothiazide component can affect fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, so it's important to regularly check electrolyte levels such as potassium and sodium through blood tests. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, lithium, etc., so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any other medications they are taking. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised, and it is better to avoid such activities if symptoms are severe. This medication may induce photosensitive skin reactions, so it’s important to reduce sun exposure, and if any skin abnormalities occur, seek medical advice immediately. In case of overdose, symptoms like hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration may occur, and if suspected, patients should visit a hospital for appropriate treatment immediately. The safety and effectiveness of this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established and is not recommended. This medication must be kept out of the reach of children and used immediately after taking it out of the packaging.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, vascular edema (including fatal outcomes), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, liver dysfunction/hepatobiliary disorders, skin turning yellow (jaundice), biliary tract disorder, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, fainting (syncope)

Mild side effects

Bronchitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, sleep disturbances, dizziness, altered perception, visual disturbances, blurred vision, vertigo, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, difficulty breathing, cough, pulmonary inflammation, pulmonary edema, diarrhea, dry mouth, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, vomiting, liver dysfunction/hepatobiliary disorders, erythema, pruritus, rash, sweating, muscle cramps, myalgia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Oval-shaped tablets consisting of a white and pink two-layer structure with possible pink specks on the white layer.

Package unit

30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3)]

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