Richstar Tablet 80/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for 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 every day (e.g., morning). For patients with severe renal impairment, treatment should start with a lower dosage and be gradually increased. In patients with liver impairment, the daily dose of telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg. Elderly patients should start with a lower dosage.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must not be taken during pregnancy. This medication should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to the active ingredients or similar substances, pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with severe liver or heart problems. Particular caution is required when administering this medication to patients with liver disease, certain heart valve diseases, severely reduced kidney function, and those with hypotension. As this medication lowers blood pressure, there may be a risk of hypotension, dizziness, or drowsiness, and caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Due to the risk of increased potassium levels in the blood, patients with impaired kidney function or at risk of hyperkalemia should have regular blood tests. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially in the case of patients taking certain heart medications, diuretics, lithium, warfarin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established for children and adolescents under 18 years old, so use is not recommended. It is important to store this medication out of the reach of children and to keep it in its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, angioedema (potentially fatal outcomes), toxic skin rash, drug rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, intestinal angioedema, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), systemic anaphylaxis

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 light-protected container. It is also best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White, oval tablet with a biconvex shape

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)