Telmisartan 80 mg Tablet

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: Take 40 mg once daily as telmisartan orally with water, and can be taken regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective, and if necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect is observed 4 to 8 weeks after starting treatment. Reduction of cardiovascular disease risk: Take 80 mg once daily as telmisartan orally with water.

This medication can cause serious harm, particularly to the fetus and newborn, during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. People who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, patients with severely impaired liver function, patients with a history of angioedema, and patients with diabetes or severe renal impairment should not take this drug. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mildly impaired liver function, patients with valvular heart disease or cardiomyopathy, patients with gastrointestinal disease, patients with renal vascular hypertension, and patients with severe renal impairment should use caution when taking this medication and have their condition monitored closely. During treatment with this drug, serious side effects may occur, though rarely, such as blood pressure drop, hyperkalemia, renal dysfunction, angioedema, impaired liver function, interstitial pneumonia, and rhabdomyolysis; therefore, if any unusual symptoms arise, it is important to consult a healthcare professional immediately. In particular, diabetic patients should be closely monitored for hypoglycemic symptoms, and if blood pressure drops too low or symptoms such as dizziness or fainting occur, immediate treatment should be sought. It is safe to take this drug while regularly checking kidney function and serum potassium levels; if there is insufficient blood volume or sodium in the body, there is a risk of hypotension, so the condition should be improved before taking the medication. Interactions may occur if this drug is taken in combination with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it should be taken after consulting with a physician or pharmacist. Patients scheduled for surgery should avoid taking this medication within 24 hours prior to the procedure, and caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness or fainting. This drug contains sorbitol, so it is advisable for individuals with fructose intolerance to avoid taking it. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid taking this drug as it poses serious risks to the fetus, and breastfeeding women should discontinue breastfeeding if they take this medication. Children under 18 years of age should not take this drug, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought, and because this drug is not removed by dialysis, caution is necessary. This drug should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema, facial swelling, swelling of the lips, pharynx, larynx, tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White or almost white, biconvex round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle