Telmisartan 40/10 mg Tablet

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet once a day, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day, such as in the morning. In cases of kidney impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose in severe conditions, with gradual dose increases. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed a daily dosage of 40 mg of telmisartan. Elderly patients should begin treatment with a lower dose, with careful monitoring of the dose increase.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus when used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, and those with liver impairment, heart disease, hypotension, kidney impairment, etc., should consult a doctor before use. Before using this medication, it is necessary to check for allergic reactions or hypersensitivity, and breastfeeding women should also refrain from taking this medicine. During usage, side effects such as dizziness or peripheral edema may occur, so caution is needed if these symptoms arise. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, patients with hypotension should carefully monitor their blood pressure status while taking it. Additionally, there is a risk of hyperkalemia, so regular checks on serum potassium levels are recommended. Patients with poor kidney function should regularly undergo kidney function tests while taking this medication. Interactions may occur when used with other blood pressure medications or drugs, so it is essential to inform about any medications currently being taken. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, thus care should be taken while driving or operating hazardous machinery. In the event of an overdose, severe hypotension or heart problems may occur; therefore, adherence to the prescribed dose is crucial, and immediate medical attention is required if unusual symptoms arise. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently established for children or adolescents under 18 years of age, and its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the medication, necessitating dose adjustments and careful monitoring.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• fainting
• drowsiness
• headache
• abnormal sensation
• altered taste
• tremor
• visual impairment
• vertigo

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer duration.

Appearance

Biconvex oval double tablet in white and light gray

Package unit

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