Telcadil Tablet 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

As telmisartan, take 40 mg once daily orally with water, regardless of meals. It may be effective at 20 mg once daily depending on the patient, and can be increased to 80 mg once daily if necessary. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to take 80 mg once daily orally with water. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Persons with allergies to this drug or its components, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severely impaired liver function, and patients with hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mildly impaired liver function, patients with heart valve disease, and patients with impaired kidney function should take this medication with caution and should consult a doctor before use. This drug has a blood pressure-lowering effect, so caution is needed as symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and fainting may occur. Patients should regularly monitor kidney function and electrolyte status through blood tests during use, and consult medical personnel immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Particularly, there is a risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood; therefore, caution should be taken to avoid concomitant use of potassium supplements or medications containing potassium. This drug may interact when used in combination with other antihypertensive medications, so be sure to inform your physician of any other drugs being taken. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fainting may occur; activities should be avoided if symptoms arise after taking the medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may appear, and immediate medical attention is required. This medication is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 as safety and efficacy are not established. This drug contains components such as sorbitol or lactose, so patients with certain hereditary metabolic disorders should avoid taking it. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and it is advisable to take the tablet right after opening the packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue throughout the body, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache.

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, elongated oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)]