Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets 40/5mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). In patients with renal impairment, dose adjustments are not necessary for mild and moderate renal impairment, but patients with severe renal impairment should start at a lower dose and gradually increase. In patients with liver impairment, the daily dose should not exceed 40 milligrams.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so its administration is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Patients with allergies to any ingredients in this medication, as well as those with certain heart, liver, or kidney conditions, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, valvular heart disease, or elderly patients require special caution when taking this medication. Common side effects may include dizziness and edema, and serious reactions have been reported rarely, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and blood tests is necessary due to risks such as hypotension, hyperkalemia, and changes in kidney function during administration. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals of any currently used medications, particularly when taken with diuretics, lithium, digoxin, anticoagulants, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If pregnant, this medication should be discontinued as soon as possible, and if necessary, replaced with another safe drug. It is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid this medication, and it is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years old. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, requiring dose adjustments and precautions. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and heart problems may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is required, and treatment should proceed according to the symptoms. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, stored in a sealed state, and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory infections
• urinary tract infections
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia
• hyperglycemia
• depression

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a dark place, ideally at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Biconvex oval double tablets in white and light gray color

Package unit

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