Selmisartan Tablets 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

As Telmisartan, take 40 mg once daily orally with water and may be taken regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily, with peak antihypertensive effects occurring 4 to 8 weeks after treatment initiation. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, a dosage of 80 mg once daily is recommended.

This medication may pose serious risks to the fetus, especially during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in cases of allergy to this medication or its components, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, patients with biliary obstruction, or patients with hereditary angioedema. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, heart valve diseases, ischemic heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney disease, etc. should use this medication cautiously, and regular examinations may be necessary as per doctor's advice. During treatment, it is essential to monitor for symptoms indicating excessively low blood pressure or elevated potassium levels; any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Regular blood tests or kidney function tests are recommended, particularly for patients with poor renal function or diabetes. Drug interactions may occur if taken alongside other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so patients must inform their doctor of all medications they are currently taking. Patients who are scheduled for surgery or have undergone surgery should ideally discontinue this medication 24 hours prior to the procedure. Caution is necessary when driving or operating hazardous machinery due to the potential for dizziness or fainting. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing accompanied by fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver dysfunction
• Sudden, severe headache, thunderclap headache, vomiting

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle