Telmisartan Plus Tablets 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone should take this medication once a day with water, regardless of meals. - The telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5 mg can be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 40 mg of telmisartan alone. - The telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination 80/12.5 mg can be administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 80 mg of telmisartan alone.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be used by pregnant women. Individuals allergic to any component of this medication or those with hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-type drugs, pregnant women in the second and third trimesters, nursing mothers, patients with cholestasis or obstructive biliary diseases, severe liver or kidney impairment, and those with certain electrolyte abnormalities should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, or renal artery hypertension should exercise special caution while using this medication, and should avoid sun exposure to reduce the risk of skin cancer, while regularly monitoring skin condition. Although this medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, it can cause various side effects, such as dizziness, hypotension, arrhythmia, gastrointestinal disorders, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, muscle pain, etc., and if any unusual symptoms appear, consultation with a physician is recommended. This medication can interact with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, lithium, potassium supplements, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is essential to inform the physician of any other medications currently being taken, and to regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels. If planning a pregnancy or if pregnancy is confirmed, it is recommended to discontinue this medication as soon as possible and switch to other safe alternatives. Additionally, nursing mothers should not take this medication. In case of overdose, hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration may occur, so it is important to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, and to immediately seek medical attention if any unusual symptoms arise. This medication is not recommended for children under the age of 18 as safety and efficacy have not been established, and it should be used cautiously in the elderly due to the risk of excessive blood pressure lowering leading to stroke.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema (potentially fatal), severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, pulmonary edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), respiratory issues
• Skin

Mild side effects

Hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, anxiety, depression, dizziness, insomnia, sleep disturbances, visual disturbances, temporary blurred vision, lightheadedness, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, diarrhea, dry mouth, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, vomiting, gastritis, liver function abnormalities/liver disorder, erythema, itching, rash, increased sweating, urticaria, back pain, muscle cramps, muscle pain, joint pain, erectile dysfunction,

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is advisable to store the medication in a place that is not too hot or too cold, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or off-white rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PPT[(10 tablets/AluAlu×3)]