Telmisartan/Amlodipine Tablets 40/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). - 40/5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5 mg of amlodipine or 40 mg of telmisartan. - 80/5 mg: Administered to patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5 mg of amlodipine or this medication at 40/5 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age; therefore, this medication is not recommended.

This medication may cause severe harm to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; hence, it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Patients with an allergy to the active ingredient or similar components, severe liver dysfunction or obstructive biliary disease, severe hypotension, patients in cardiogenic shock, and unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction should not take this medication. Patients with primary aldosteronism, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal diseases, renal artery hypertension, patients requiring dialysis, and the elderly should use this medication with caution. Dizziness and peripheral edema are common side effects of this medication, and occasionally fainting or cardiac-related adverse reactions can occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. During pregnancy, the use of this medication may cause serious side effects such as decreased fetal renal function, delayed skull formation, and hypotension; if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be stopped immediately and alternative treatment should be sought. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication as its ingredients may be passed into breast milk. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives or specific medications; therefore, patients should inform their healthcare provider of any concurrent medications and regular blood pressure and blood tests should be performed to monitor their condition. Due to the risk of hypotension, patients with inadequate fluid or salt intake should be particularly cautious, and if hypotensive symptoms develop, they should lie down and rest and may require fluid treatment. While taking this medication, caution is needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery due to potential dizziness or drowsiness. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication is not recommended for children due to insufficiently established safety and efficacy.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Dizziness, peripheral edema, upper respiratory tract infections (including pharyngitis and sinusitis), urinary tract infections (including cystitis), anemia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, depression, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, migraines, headaches, paresthesia, fainting, peripheral neuropathy, taste disturbances, tremors, visual disturbances (including double vision), dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, abdominal pain, dyspepsia,

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White and light blue biconvex oval double tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle