Telmisartan Plus Tablet 40/12.5mg

Adult dose

The patient should take this medication once daily with water, regardless of meals, for those whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by telmisartan alone. It is recommended to adjust the dosage of each ingredient according to the individual. - The combination of telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5mg is administered to patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with 40mg of telmisartan alone. - The combination of telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 80/12.5mg can be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 80mg of telmisartan.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in children under 18 years of age have not been established; therefore, it should not be administered.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it may pose a serious risk to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued immediately and replaced with other therapies. It should not be administered to patients with allergies to the components of this medication or certain liver or kidney diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Special caution is required for the elderly, patients with specific heart diseases, liver impairment, and kidney impairment when taking this medication. Due to the risk of excessively low blood pressure, it should be taken carefully according to the doctor's instructions. This medication may affect the body's electrolyte balance, so regular monitoring of serum potassium, sodium levels, etc., is recommended. Special care should be taken to avoid excessively high or low potassium levels, and caution is particularly advised when taken with potassium supplements or medications that increase potassium levels. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, certain diuretics, lithium, some antiarrhythmics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, skin rash, and difficulty breathing may occur, so consult a medical professional immediately if these symptoms appear. Care should be taken as drowsiness or dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, so it is not recommended.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (including fatal outcomes), severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• hypokalemia
• hyperuricemia
• hyponatremia
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• sleep disturbances
• dizziness

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

Appearance

White or almost white, bilaterally convex round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle