Medication info
Telitoplus Tablet 40/12.5mg

Telitoplus Tablet 40/12.5mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›40mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)보령바이오파마
Appearance
White or almost white, biconvex round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201905397 · Approved 2019.07.30 · Insurance code 670501820

Summary

Main use
Treatment for the control of essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For patients who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control with telmisartan alone, take once daily with water, regardless of food intake. Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5mg, 80/12.5mg, 80/25mg may be administered based on the patient's condition. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment; however, it should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment. Patients with mild liver impairment
Child dose
Not administered in patients under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)보령바이오파마

Efficacy & effects

Treatment for the control of essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is primarily used to treat essential hypertension. It is especially used as an add-on for patients who have inadequate blood pressure control with telmisartan monotherapy, effectively lowering blood pressure. This helps in maintaining stable blood pressure and reducing the risk of complications from hypertension. Therefore, this medication plays a significant role in hypertension treatment and is utilized to improve the health of patients.

How to take

Adult dose

For patients who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control with telmisartan alone, take once daily with water, regardless of food intake. Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5mg, 80/12.5mg, 80/25mg may be administered based on the patient's condition. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment; however, it should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment. Patients with mild liver impairment

Child dose

Not administered in patients under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredients or excipients, or in those with certain liver or kidney diseases. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, liver impairment, or heart disease should use this medication with caution, and there may be an increased risk of skin cancer. Various adverse reactions such as dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances may occur while taking this medication, so severe symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Particularly, this medication affects blood pressure control, so it should only be taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or lithium after consulting a doctor due to the risk of interactions and side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and those planning to conceive or who are pregnant should switch to a safer alternative. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, or dehydration may appear; immediate medical attention is required. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Drowsiness and dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container to ensure safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

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 in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing problems accompanied by cough+fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

  • Bronchitis
  • pharyngitis
  • sinusitis
  • hypokalemia
  • hyperuricemia
  • hyponatremia
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • insomnia
  • sleep disturbances
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  • dizziness
  • visual disturbances
  • blurred vision
  • vertigo
  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmias
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • pneumonia
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • flatulence
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • vomiting
  • liver dysfunction/liver disease
  • erythema
  • pruritus
  • rash
  • sweating
  • low back pain
  • muscle cramps
  • myalgia
  • arthralgia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, to maintain the drug's efficacy, it is best to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or almost white, biconvex round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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