Diphins Tablet 80/5mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Dose adjustments for 40/5 mg, 80/5 mg, and 40/10 mg may be necessary depending on kidney disorders, liver disorders, and elderly patients.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so the administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Additionally, patients who are allergic to any component of this medication or have specific heart diseases, liver disorders, hypotension, or severe kidney impairment should not use it. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases or impaired kidney function, the elderly, and heart failure patients should take special caution while using this medication. Since dizziness or blood pressure drop symptoms may occur during the use of this medication, caution is advised while driving or operating machinery. Moreover, there is a risk of increased potassium levels in the blood; therefore, caution should be exercised when taken with potassium-rich medications or supplements. The risk of kidney function decline or hypotension may increase when this medication is used in combination with other antihypertensives, so doctor's advice should be followed. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women not to take this medication, and it is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Finally, this medication should be stored away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children, and should be opened just before administration.

Serious side effects

• Hives, angioedema, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa → serious skin reactions
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough + fever → respiratory problems
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver issues (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• fainting
• drowsiness
• headache
• sensory disturbance
• taste disturbance
• trembling
• visual impairment
• lightheadedness

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-blocking container. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

This is a double-layered oval tablet that is white and light gray in color.

Package unit

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