Telastar Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is one tablet once daily, to be 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 for mild to moderate kidney dysfunction, but patients with severe kidney impairment should start treatment with a lower dose and gradually increase it. In patients with liver impairment, the daily dose of telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus, particularly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as liver impairment, heart issues, severe hypotension, or severely compromised kidney function. Additionally, patients with primary aldosteronism, certain heart valve diseases, liver problems, or gastrointestinal disorders should use this drug with caution. Elderly patients and those with impaired kidney function also require caution when taking this medication. Various side effects may occur, such as dizziness, peripheral edema, palpitations, hypotension, and dyspepsia, so medical consultation should be sought immediately if symptoms appear. Regular blood tests and monitoring are important due to the risk of excessively low blood pressure or elevated potassium levels. Furthermore, interactions may occur if this medication is taken with certain other drugs, so the healthcare provider must be informed if other medications are being used. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid this medication, and safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients. In case of overdose, serious hypotension or cardiac issues may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme weakness, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C, to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White to light yellow and light blue, oval biconvex double-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)