Telmisartan Tablet 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For treatment of essential hypertension, Telmisartan is to be administered orally as 40 mg once daily with water, and can be taken regardless of meals. Depending on the patient's condition, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily, with the maximum antihypertensive effect seen after 4 to 8 weeks post initiation of treatment. For the purpose of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg is recommended for oral administration once daily with water, and can also be taken regardless of meals.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy. Therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this medication, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver disease or biliary excretion disorders, specific hereditary angioedema patients, and those with diabetes or severe kidney disease should not use this medication. Elderly patients or patients with high blood potassium levels, liver function impairment, heart valve disease, or cerebrovascular disorders should use this medication with caution. During use of this medication, various side effects such as hyperkalemia, decreased kidney function, hypotension, allergic reactions, abnormal liver function, pulmonary diseases, and muscle disorders may occur, so medical consultation must be sought immediately if symptoms arise. Particularly for diabetic patients, caution is needed as hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, and medication should be stopped immediately if symptoms of angioedema appear. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it must be taken under the guidance of medical personnel. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medication, and if it must be used, consultation with a specialist is necessary. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, acute kidney failure may occur, and immediate medical attention is necessary. This medication cannot be removed by dialysis, hence caution is needed. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as fainting or dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiratory issues with cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver problems (jaundice), sudden...

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be kept in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure its effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle