Telmisartan Combination Tablet 80/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this drug is 1 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) if possible. In patients with renal impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose in severe cases, and the dose should be gradually increased. In patients with liver impairment, the daily dose should not exceed 40 mg. In the elderly, treatment should start at a lower dose and the dose should be gradually titrated.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this drug in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so its use is not recommended.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women of childbearing potential. This drug should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver or kidney impairment, severe cardiac disease, or hypotension. Patients with liver or gastrointestinal diseases, primary aldosteronism, elderly patients, etc., should use this drug with special caution, and close monitoring or dose adjustment by a physician is required. This drug may cause side effects such as dizziness, swelling, and hypotension, and serious allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, or kidney impairment may rarely occur, so any unusual symptoms should be immediately consulted with a healthcare professional. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking blood pressure medications, diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, anticoagulants, etc., you must inform your physician or pharmacist before use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately and alternative treatment should be sought. For children, the safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established, so its use is not recommended. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and heart problems may occur, so immediate emergency treatment should be received, and self-treatment should be avoided. This drug should be stored out of reach of children, kept away from moisture and direct sunlight, and stored in its original packaging.

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 oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

Dizziness, peripheral edema, upper respiratory infections (including pharyngitis and sinusitis), urinary tract infections (including cystitis), anemia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia (in diabetic patients), hyponatremia, depression, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, migraine, headache, paresthesia, visual disturbances (including double vision), dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is also best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the drug for a long time.

Appearance

White and light gray double convex oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3]