Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Adults: 40 mg of telmisartan is to be taken orally once daily with water, and can be taken regardless of meals. It may be effective at a lower dose of 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily, and the maximum antihypertensive effect is expected to appear within 4 to 8 weeks after dose escalation. 2. Decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg of this medication orally once daily with water, regardless of meals.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy, therefore it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be taken by individuals allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with severe liver impairment, patients with hereditary angioedema, and individuals with severe renal impairment among diabetic patients. Elderly individuals, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with liver impairment, patients with heart valve diseases, individuals with gastrointestinal diseases, and patients with renal vascular hypertension should use this medication cautiously and regularly check blood pressure or renal function. During the use of this medication, various adverse reactions may occur such as rare hypotension, dizziness, cough, abdominal pain, skin rash, angioedema, myalgia, and worsening of renal function. If any adverse symptoms occur, the healthcare provider should be consulted immediately. Particularly, since potassium levels may increase, patients at risk of hyperkalemia should have regular blood tests and be cautious of interactions when using other antihypertensives, diuretics, lithium, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs concurrently. It is advisable not to take it within 24 hours prior to surgery, and caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness or fainting. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established; therefore, it is recommended not to use it in persons under 18 years of age. Overdose may lead to hypotension, dizziness, acute renal failure, etc., and immediate medical treatment should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, angioedema (including fatal outcomes), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures

Mild side effects

Upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, cystitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, hypersensitivity, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, depression, insomnia, anxiety, fainting, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, interstitial lung disease, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, taste abnormalities, liver function abnormalities/liver impairment, increased sweating, itching, rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture exposure. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval-shaped tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/AluAlu*3)