Telmisartan/Amlodipine Tablets 40/10 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with kidney impairment, no dose adjustment is needed for mild to moderate kidney impairment; however, patients with severe kidney impairment should start with a lower dose and gradually increase. For patients with liver impairment, the daily dose should not exceed 40 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. This medication is contraindicated in patients with allergies to the active ingredients or similar components, as well as those with certain heart, liver, or kidney diseases. Patients with impaired kidney function, diabetic patients, and patients with severe liver disease should use this medication with caution and consult healthcare providers. Side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, edema, and headaches may occur. If symptoms are severe, consult a physician. It is important not to use this medication during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue as soon as possible and seek alternative treatment. As blood pressure may drop too low, if symptoms of hypotension appear, lie down and rest immediately, and seek intravenous treatment at a hospital if needed. This medication can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood), so especially patients with impaired kidney function need to have their serum potassium levels monitored regularly. Nursing women are advised not to take this medication and should consult a doctor to find alternative treatments if necessary. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years of age have not been sufficiently established, so use in this age group is not recommended. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, so caution is needed during treatment, and dose adjustments may be necessary. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, arrhythmias, dizziness, etc., may occur, requiring immediate medical attention for proper treatment. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is important to inform healthcare providers, especially with specific heart medications, diuretics, lithium, and warfarin. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress coupled with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Peripheral edema
• dizziness
• orthostatic hypotension
• back pain
• headache
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• diarrhea
• pharyngitis
• flu-like symptoms

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that protects from light, preferably at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White and light blue, biconvex, oval-shaped double-layer tablet

Package unit

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