Telmisartan Plus Tablet 40/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan monotherapy should take this medication once daily with or without food, along with water. - The combination of telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5 mg can be administered to patients for whom blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan 40 mg alone. - The combination of telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 80/12.5 mg can be administered to patients for whom blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan 80 mg alone.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication or with certain liver or kidney diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, liver impairment, etc., should take this medication cautiously, and their condition should be monitored regularly. As this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and fainting may occur, requiring careful attention. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, the skin may become sensitive to sunlight; hence, exposure to sunlight should be avoided, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, consultation with a doctor should be sought immediately. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease should undergo regular blood tests and electrolyte tests. There are many interactions with other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when combined with lithium, potassium-sparing agents, diuretics, and antihypertensives. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucous membrane pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory symptoms, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), general lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Bronchitis
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• hypokalemia
• hyperuricemia
• hyponatremia
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• sleep disturbances

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing it in excessively hot or cold places to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White or whitish convex round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/blister X 3]