Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets 80/5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once a day, taken with water without regard to food. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - 40/5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5 mg of amlodipine or 40 mg of telmisartan. - 80/5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5 mg of amlodipine or this medication 40/5 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, hence use of this medication is not recommended.

This medication should be avoided during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued as soon as possible, and women planning to conceive are advised to switch to other medications with confirmed safety. This medication should not be administered to patients with specific conditions, such as severe liver impairment, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, or unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction. Additionally, diabetic patients with severely impaired kidney function or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, certain heart valve diseases, liver impairment, gastrointestinal disorders, renal artery hypertension, patients undergoing dialysis, and the elderly should use this medication with special caution. Common side effects may include dizziness and peripheral edema, and more serious side effects may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. Hypotensive symptoms may appear if blood pressure drops too low, so patients, especially those who are deficient in fluids or salts, should manage their condition carefully before taking this medication. There is a risk of increased potassium levels in the blood, so patients at risk for hyperkalemia should have regular blood tests. Patients with impaired kidney function should periodically check their renal function and electrolyte levels, and heart failure patients require caution while taking this medication. Moreover, this drug may interact with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications taken. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use this medication, as it may be transferred through breast milk. Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients, thus it is not recommended for use in children. The elderly may respond more sensitively to this medication, so it should be used cautiously with dose adjustments. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, tachycardia, and in severe cases, shock may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container to maintain product quality. It should be opened just before use.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• severe allergic reactions
• angioedema
• toxic skin rash
• urticaria
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• liver dysfunction
• liver impairment
• hepatitis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory infection
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia
• hyperglycemia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. This helps to preserve the effectiveness of the drug over time.

Appearance

White or off-white rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu * 3), 30 tablets/bottle