Telmisartan 80 mg Tablets

Adult dosage

For essential hypertension, the recommended oral dosage of telmisartan is 40 mg once daily. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective, and if necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the recommended oral dosage is 80 mg once daily. The effect of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is not known at doses below 80 mg.

This drug may cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or problems with bile excretion should not use this drug. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or angioedema should also avoid this medication. In diabetic patients with severely decreased kidney function, this drug should be avoided in combination with certain other medications. Caution should be exercised in elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, and in patients with slightly impaired liver function. Patients with heart valve disease or cardiovascular disease require careful attention. Patients with gastrointestinal disease should be careful due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients with renal vascular disease should be cautious due to the risk of worsening kidney function. Since this drug lowers blood pressure, symptoms such as hypotension, syncope, or dizziness may occur, and medical advice should be sought immediately if symptoms arise. During treatment, serum potassium and kidney function should be regularly monitored to ensure there are no abnormalities. When used in combination with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., the risk of side effects may increase due to interactions, so medical guidance should be followed. This drug may cause drowsiness or dizziness when driving or operating dangerous machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension and acute kidney failure may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to other containers for safety. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, so use is not recommended. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication while nursing, or to discontinue breastfeeding. Regular consultations and examinations with medical personnel are necessary during the use of this drug, and any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning-type headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• urinary tract infection
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• depression
• insomnia
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to preserve the drugs' efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White oval-shaped tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/AluAlu*3)