Telmisartan Tablet 80mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, telmisartan should be taken orally once daily at a dose of 40 mg with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective and can be increased to 80 mg once daily if required. The maximum antihypertensive effect usually occurs 4-8 weeks after starting treatment. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to take 80 mg once daily with water.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by individuals allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver disease, individuals with hereditary angioedema, and patients with certain kidney diseases. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver disease, heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, and renal artery hypertension should take this medication with caution, especially those with severely impaired kidney function. Various adverse reactions may occur during this medication, and blood pressure may become too low or potassium levels may rise, necessitating regular monitoring. If symptoms such as angioedema, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, shock, or fainting occur, medical attention must be sought immediately. Interactions with other antihypertensive medications or certain drugs may occur, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications being taken. Patients with impaired kidney function should regularly check potassium and creatinine levels, and if blood volume is reduced, they should be cautious as hypotension may occur. It is advisable not to take this medication for 24 hours before surgery, and patients with gastrointestinal diseases should be cautious due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Caution is needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery as dizziness or fainting may occur. This medication contains sorbitol, hence patients with fructose intolerance should avoid it. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid use or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 18 years, so it is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache,

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle