Amstel Tablet 40/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Patients with renal impairment do not need dose adjustments in cases of mild or moderate renal impairment, but patients with severe renal impairment should start with a lower dose and gradually increase it. In cases of liver impairment, the daily dose of telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established; therefore, use in this population is not recommended.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This drug should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver impairment, biliary obstruction, severe hypotension, or severely impaired cardiac function. Patients with primary aldosteronism or aortic stenosis, as well as those with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, should use this drug cautiously, and patients with liver impairment should also take it with care. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases should be cautious while taking this medication due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients with impaired kidney function, dialysis patients, or elderly individuals should be carefully monitored for potential worsening of kidney function or adverse effects when taking this medication. This drug lowers blood pressure, which may cause hypotensive symptoms, and side effects like dizziness or drowsiness; hence caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, this drug may interact with certain medications, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. It is advisable for nursing women not to take this medication; if pregnant or planning to become pregnant, consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as hypotension and arrhythmia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy in this patient population have not been sufficiently established.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), 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 distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Dizziness, peripheral edema, headache, drowsiness, migraine, paresthesia, visual disturbances, vertigo, tinnitus, palpitations, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, rhinitis, changes in bowel habits (including diarrhea and constipation), abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, itching, rash, hair loss, purpura, skin discoloration, sweating, eczema, erythema, thrombocytopenia, increased serum uric acid, increased serum creatinine, weight gain,

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-proof container. It is also important to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

White and light blue, double convex oval bilayer tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*3), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle