Telmisartan Tablet 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Administer telmisartan once daily at 40 mg orally with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily, and increases in dosage will show blood pressure-lowering effects after 4 to 8 weeks following the start of treatment. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Administer 80 mg once daily orally with water.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Do not use this medication in individuals allergic to it or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with hereditary angioedema, and patients with severe kidney dysfunction. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with liver dysfunction, those with certain heart diseases, patients with gastrointestinal diseases, and patients with renal artery hypertension should take this medication with caution and consult a doctor before administration. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, with common symptoms including headache, dizziness, cough, and dyspepsia, though it rarely may cause angioedema, renal failure, and impaired liver function. Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms arise. Patients with impaired kidney function should have their potassium and creatinine levels checked regularly, and low blood pressure symptoms may occur in cases of reduced blood volume or sodium deficiency, necessitating caution. Due to potential interactions with other antihypertensive medications or specific drugs, inform healthcare professionals of any other medications being taken. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid using it or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety in pediatric patients under 18 years has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Overdose may cause hypotension, dizziness, acute renal failure, requiring immediate medical treatment, and this medication is not removed by hemodialysis. Keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers. Since this is a medication for controlling blood pressure, be cautious of the risk of dizziness or fainting while driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe swelling, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, sepsis, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema (including fatal outcomes), angioedema, acute renal failure, shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, liver dysfunction, jaundice, paralysis, rhabdomyolysis, interstitial lung disease, dyspnea, hypotension, laryngeal edema, severe skin reactions, severe edema, hematuria, severe kidney impairment, associated with increased blood pressure.

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infections
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infections
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C to preserve its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White elongated oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle