Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Administer Telmisartan 40 mg orally once daily with water, regardless of meals. Treatment may begin with 20 mg once daily if necessary, and can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. The maximum antihypertensive effect is usually observed 4 to 8 weeks after the start of treatment. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Administer 80 mg orally once daily with water.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy; therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, intake should be immediately discontinued. It should not be used in patients with an allergy to this medication or severe liver dysfunction, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients with certain hereditary diseases. Elderly patients, those with weakened kidney function, and patients with high potassium levels in the blood should be particularly cautious when taking this medication and should regularly monitor their condition under a doctor’s guidance. While taking this medication, it is important to observe symptoms carefully as blood pressure may drop too low or kidney function may be impaired; consult a healthcare professional immediately if abnormalities occur. Angioedema or severe allergic reactions can occur, so if there are symptoms such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, stop taking the medication and visit a hospital immediately. Interactions may occur if this medication is taken with other blood pressure medications or certain drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Women planning to become pregnant or who are already pregnant should avoid using this medication, and it is also advisable to avoid taking it while breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents have not been established, so it is not recommended. In case of overdose, hypotension, dizziness, and renal impairment may occur; seek appropriate treatment immediately at a medical facility. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mucous membranes in mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden death

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effect.

Appearance

White oblong tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle