Telostop Tablet 40/10 Milligrams

Adult dose

Telmisartan: Adults with essential hypertension: Recommended oral dose is 40 mg once daily. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective, with possible upward titration to 80 mg once daily if necessary. Cardiovascular disease risk reduction: Recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. Risk reduction effects have not been confirmed at doses below 80 mg. Liver dysfunction patients: Use caution in patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, not exceeding 40 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be immediately discontinued. Those allergic to this medication or its components should not take it. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception. Patients with severely impaired liver function or problems with bile excretion should avoid using this medication. Individuals with a history of muscle disorders or hereditary angioedema, as well as patients with severe renal impairment, should also refrain from taking it. If taking with certain immunosuppressants, or in patients with diabetes and moderate or severe renal impairment, avoid using some components of this medication. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with elevated potassium levels, and patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should take this medication cautiously. Patients with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol excessively should regularly undergo liver function tests. Patients with heart disease or vascular disease, or gastrointestinal conditions should exercise caution. Patients with renal artery stenosis, severe renal impairment, or myasthenia gravis should also take care when using it. This medication may increase the risk of muscle-related side effects when used with other antihypertensives or lipid-lowering agents, so caution is advised. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness arise, consult a doctor immediately, and if needed, perform blood tests to check for muscle damage. This medication can cause liver dysfunction, requiring regular liver function tests. Since blood pressure may drop too low, notify healthcare personnel immediately if symptoms of hypotension appear. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery during the use of this medication, so caution is necessary. In the event of overdose, there may be hypotension, dizziness, acute renal failure, and one should seek proper treatment at a hospital immediately. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• increased blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• pulmonary disease

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Bright blue oval-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/Alu-Alu)x3], 30 tablets/bottle