Telmisartan 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Telmisartan should be administered orally as a single daily dose of 40 mg with water, and it can be taken regardless of meals. In some patients, a single dose of 20 mg may be effective. The dose can be increased up to 80 mg once a day if necessary. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect is generally observed 4 to 8 weeks after dose increase. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily with water.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if administered to pregnant women, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. People allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, those with a history of angioedema, and patients with certain kidney diseases should not take this medication. Care should be taken when using this medication in elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, heart valve disease, ischemic heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and renal vascular diseases. Regular blood pressure and kidney function tests are required when taking this medication, as it may cause blood pressure to drop too low or worsen kidney function. Serious side effects such as skin rashes, angioedema, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, and difficulty breathing may rarely occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Interactions may occur if this medication is taken along with other antihypertensive drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals about any medications being taken. Particularly, caution is needed for concomitant use with potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as the risk of side effects may increase. Patients scheduled for surgery should discontinue this medication 24 hours before the procedure. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established, and it should be used cautiously in the elderly to prevent excessively low blood pressure. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and arrhythmia may appear, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and only opened for use immediately before consumption.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White or almost white, double-convex round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]