Telmidroly Tablet 80/5mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Dosage adjustments such as 40/5mg, 80/5mg, or 40/10mg can be made according to patients' blood pressure control status. In cases of renal impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose and gradually increase if severe; for patients with liver impairment,

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under the age of 18; therefore, administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use it. This drug is contraindicated in patients with certain conditions; for example, patients allergic to any of its ingredients, or those with biliary obstruction, severe liver impairment, severe hypotension, or serious heart conditions should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, certain heart valve diseases, the elderly, etc., should use this medication with caution, and dosage adjustments or special monitoring may be necessary. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may lead to symptoms of hypotension; therefore, patients who are particularly low on fluids or sodium should be cautious. Since there is a risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood, potassium levels should be regularly checked through blood tests if taken with potassium-increasing medications. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney diseases should regularly monitor their kidney function through blood tests. Patients should not suddenly discontinue or adjust the dosage of this medication during treatment for hypertension without a physician's guidance, particularly patients with heart diseases should exercise caution. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs; hence, patients must inform their doctors or pharmacists of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this medication, and if planning to become pregnant, they should consult a physician beforehand. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently established in pediatric patients under the age of 18, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms like hypotension, dizziness, and arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable to open the packaging just before administration.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions with high fever, severe rashes, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory distress associated with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, altered consciousness

Mild side effects

Dizziness, peripheral edema, upper respiratory infections (including pharyngitis and sinusitis), urinary tract infections (including cystitis), anemia, hyperkalemia, depression, insomnia, mood changes, anxiety, drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vision impairment, vertigo, tinnitus, palpitations, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, itching, rash, hair loss, angioedema, eczema, erythema, joint swelling,

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to keep it at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Biconvex oval double-coated tablets of white and light gray color

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu×3)]