Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablet 80/5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is one 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). If blood pressure is not controlled, adjustments can be made by component dosage or switching to this medication. For patients with kidney impairment, therapy should begin at a lower dose in severe cases and be gradually increased, and for liver impairment, the daily dosage of telmisartan should not exceed 40 milligrams.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under the age of 18 have not been established, therefore its use is not recommended.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued immediately. It should not be administered to individuals with hypersensitivity to specific ingredients, or to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as patients with severe liver disease or obstructive biliary disorders, and those with severe hypotension. Caution is also needed for patients with unstable heart failure following acute myocardial infarction or certain heart valve diseases. Patients with liver disease may require dosage adjustment due to slowed metabolism of this medication. Patients with gastrointestinal disorders should use caution due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients with impaired kidney function should periodically monitor renal status through blood tests, as there is a risk of worsening kidney function. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, so treatment should start at a lower dose and be gradually increased. This medication lowers blood pressure and may cause symptoms of hypotension; if such symptoms occur, the patient should be placed in a lying position and intravenous fluids should be administered if necessary. There may be an increase in potassium levels in the blood, so caution is needed when taking potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Interaction with other medications may occur; therefore, consult a physician or pharmacist if taking other medications. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, heart rhythm disturbances, dizziness, etc., may occur, requiring immediate medical assistance. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so its use is not recommended.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• fainting
• drowsiness
• headache
• migraine
• paresthesia
• taste disturbance
• tremor
• visual impairment

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that protects it from light, and it is recommended to keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White or off-white rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3), 30 tablets/bottle