Tilsartan Tablet 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: Take 40 mg of telmisartan once daily orally with water, and it can be taken regardless of meals. In some patients, 20 mg once daily may be effective, and can be increased up to 80 mg once daily if necessary. Dosage increases are shown to achieve maximum antihypertensive effects 4-8 weeks after starting treatment. Cardiovascular risk reduction: 80 mg once daily orally with water is recommended, and it can be taken regardless of meals.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe hepatic disease or bile excretion disorders, patients with hereditary angioedema, or patients with diabetes or severe renal impairment. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver or heart disease, and patients with kidney-related disorders should use this medication cautiously, especially to avoid excessive drops in blood pressure. During treatment, patients may experience adverse reactions such as infections, hypotension, dizziness, abdominal pain, skin rashes, muscle pain, and renal dysfunction. If any symptoms occur, consult healthcare professionals immediately. Regular checks on renal function and blood potassium levels are essential to ensure there are no abnormalities, particularly when taken with other antihypertensive medications or potassium supplements. It is advisable to avoid this medication within 24 hours prior to surgery and to be cautious when driving or operating dangerous machinery due to the risk of dizziness or fainting. This medication may interact with certain other drugs, so inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medications. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age, and its use is not recommended. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, and appropriate treatment should be sought at a medical institution immediately. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept sealed until just before use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing and fever, respiratory difficulties, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized lethargy, liver problems, sudden and very severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, 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 must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its efficacy.

Appearance

White oblong tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/AluAlu*3), 30 tablets/bottle