Monotitan Tablet 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

As Telmisartan, it should be administered orally at a dose of 40 mg once daily with water, and can be taken regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, a dose of 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dosage can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. The maximum antihypertensive effect is achieved 4 to 8 weeks after starting treatment. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally with water once daily.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy, so use should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who have an allergic reaction to this drug, are pregnant or breastfeeding women, have severe liver disease or bile excretion disorders, hereditary angioedema, or have diabetes or severe kidney disease should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with weakened liver function, and those with heart or kidney problems need to take special care when administering this medication. While taking this medication, various side effects such as hypotension, dizziness, headache, cough, dyspepsia, and skin rash may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. Particularly, serious side effects such as angioedema, severe hyperkalemia, worsening renal function, shock, liver dysfunction, interstitial pneumonia, and rhabdomyolysis may occur, so careful monitoring is necessary. Patients with kidney disease should regularly check their blood potassium and creatinine levels, and if there is a deficiency in blood volume or sodium, there may be a risk of hypotension, so their condition should be corrected before administration. This medication's efficacy can increase when taken with other antihypertensive drugs; however, it may interact with certain medications and increase the risk of side effects, so consultation with a healthcare professional is essential. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid taking this drug or stop breastfeeding. This medication is not recommended for children under the age of 18 as its safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. In cases of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure, so immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers. Caution should be taken while driving or operating machinery during treatment as there may be a risk of dizziness or fainting.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, dyspnea, asthma attack, breathing difficulties with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver issues (jaundice), sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The optimal storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Keeping it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval-shaped tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle