Micatell 80mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension It is recommended to take 40 mg of Telmisartan orally once daily, and in some patients, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk It is recommended to take 80 mg of this drug orally once daily. ○ For patients with liver impairment Caution should be taken for patients with mild to moderate liver impairment.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in women who are pregnant, patients with severe liver impairment, those with hereditary angioedema, or patients with severe kidney impairment. Elderly patients or individuals with reduced kidney function or heart disease need to be cautious when using this medication, and blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be monitored frequently. This medication lowers blood pressure but may occasionally cause side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, and angioedema, so symptoms should be closely observed. Patients with diabetes or poor kidney function should be particularly aware of hypoglycemia or worsening kidney function and should consult a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, certain diuretics, lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so any medications currently being taken must be disclosed. Breastfeeding women are advised to avoid using this medication, and if necessary, should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age, so it is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and arrhythmias may occur, and emergency medical attention should be sought immediately. This drug is not removed by hemodialysis, so special treatment may be necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or trouble catching breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), severe malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• urinary tract infection
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• depression
• insomnia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the drug, it is important to store it at room temperature, that is, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

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