Telmisartan Tablets 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For the treatment of essential hypertension, oral administration of 40 mg of Telmisartan once daily is recommended, and it can also be effective as 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, oral administration of 80 mg once daily is recommended. In cases of liver impairment, care should be taken not to exceed 40 mg once daily for mild to moderate cases.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy. Therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergy to this medication, severe liver impairment, biliary obstruction, cholestasis, a history of certain angioedema, and those with diabetes or severe renal impairment should not use this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, cardiac valve disease or ischemic heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, renal artery hypertension, and severe renal impairment should use this medication with caution. While taking this medication, side effects such as infections, blood disorders, allergy reactions, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, dizziness, hypotension, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver dysfunction, skin rashes, myalgia, renal dysfunction may occur, so symptoms should be monitored carefully. In particular, if there is a severe drop in blood pressure, shock, or fainting, you should consult a medical professional immediately. Patients with impaired renal function should have their serum potassium and creatinine levels regularly checked, and while patients undergoing dialysis can use it without dose adjustment, caution is required. This medication can cause hypotension in patients with a depleted blood volume or depleted sodium, so any such conditions should be corrected first. Using this medication with other antihypertensives can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect, so caution is needed. Additionally, using it in combination with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements can risk hyperkalemia, necessitating frequent monitoring of serum potassium levels. This medication can interact with certain drugs, so if taking other medications, it's essential to inform your healthcare provider. It should not be used during pregnancy and should be avoided during breastfeeding if possible. It is not recommended for children under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution should be exercised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, renal impairment may present, and you should visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), angioedema, sepsis, liver dysfunction, liver damage, jaundice, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urination, renal failure, severe whole-body swelling

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White oval tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/AluAlu×3)