Telmisartan 40/2.5 mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine Besylate Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with renal impairment, mild to moderate renal impairment does not require dose adjustment, but for those with severe renal impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose and be gradually increased. For patients with liver impairment, the daily dose should not exceed 40 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication for pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established; therefore, its use is not recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and should not be used during pregnancy. If pregnancy is confirmed, the use of this medication should be discontinued as soon as possible. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver impairment, severe hypotension, or unstable heart failure post-acute myocardial infarction. Also, women of childbearing potential or nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with primary aldosteronism, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy require special caution when using this medication. Patients with liver impairment may be affected in the metabolism and elimination of this drug; therefore, dosage adjustments may be necessary. While taking this medication, various side effects like dizziness, headache, edema, palpitations, and nausea may occur; if symptoms are severe, consultation with a doctor should be sought. Hypotension may occur; thus, patients with inadequate body fluid or electrolytes should correct their condition before administration and carefully monitor blood pressure during the treatment. As potassium levels can increase in the blood, patients at risk of hyperkalemia should have their potassium levels checked through regular blood tests. Patients with decreased kidney function should also monitor for changes in renal function while taking this medicine and adjust the dosage as needed. This drug may interact with other medications, so caution is necessary when taken with digoxin, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, simvastatin, etc. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, so it is advisable to start with a lower dose and gradually increase it upon initiation. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and cardiac abnormalities may appear; therefore, immediate medical attention is needed. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (with potentially fatal consequences), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, vasculitis, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions with high fever and severe rashes, blisters, desquamation of the skin, severe mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, dyspnea, jaundice, systemic ma

Mild side effects

• Headache
• peripheral edema
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• increase in SGOT
• nausea
• increase in platelets
• flushing
• cold symptoms

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the efficacy of the medication and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Light yellow - light blue oval tablets with two layers

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle