Telitasartan Tablet 40/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 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., morning). For patients with renal impairment, moderate and mild cases do not require dosage adjustment, but severe renal impairment patients should start with a lower dose and gradually increase it. For patients with liver impairment, the daily dosage of telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years old have not been established, therefore its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women who could become pregnant. This drug is contraindicated in patients with certain diseases. For example, it should not be taken by patients with severe liver or heart dysfunction, biliary obstructive disease, severe hypotension, or unstable patients following heart failure or acute myocardial infarction, among others. Particularly, caution should be exercised in diabetic patients or those with moderate to severe kidney impairment when combining this medicine with certain drugs as it may pose risks. This drug should be administered with caution in patients with impaired liver function, gastrointestinal diseases, renovascular hypertension, elderly patients, etc. Regular monitoring is necessary during its use. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness or peripheral edema may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consult your healthcare provider. Hypotensive symptoms may arise if blood pressure drops too low; if symptoms occur, lie down immediately and receive fluid therapy if necessary. Due to the possibility of increased potassium levels in the blood, caution is especially needed when using potassium-containing medications, and regular blood tests are required. This medication may affect kidney function; therefore, patients with impaired kidney function should regularly check their kidney function through blood tests. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform your healthcare professional of any other medications you are currently taking. In particular, it is advisable to avoid taking this medication with grapefruit juice, as it may enhance the effects. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking it immediately and consult their healthcare provider. This medication is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, and dosage should be adjusted and administered with caution. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and heart abnormalities may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important to store it sealed until just before administration.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), difficulty breathing, chest tightness, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe symptoms.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block light and should ideally be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing in this manner, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

It is a white to light gray, biconvex, oval-shaped bi-layered tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)