Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5 mg Tablet

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, this medication is taken once daily with water, regardless of meals. Before transitioning to this fixed-dose combination, it is recommended to adjust each component's dosage individually. When clinically appropriate, direct switching from monotherapy to this medication may be considered. - Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is insufficiently controlled by telmisartan 40 mg alone. - Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 80/12.5 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is insufficiently controlled by telmisartan 80 mg alone. - Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 80/25 mg may be administered to patients whose blood pressure is insufficiently controlled by telmisartan 80 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg monotherapy or combination therapy. Sodium or volume depletion should be corrected before starting this medication. In patients with renal impairment, Dose adjustment is not necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min). Regular monitoring of renal function is recommended. In patients with hepatic impairment, This medication should be administered with caution in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Doses exceeding 40/12.5 mg daily should not be given. It should not be administered to patients with severe hepatic impairment (refer to precautions in usage). Thiazide diuretics should be administered cautiously to hepatic impairment patients. In elderly patients, Dose adjustment is not required. In children, The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in patients under 18 years of age.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age; thus, it is not administered.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued as soon as possible. If you are allergic to this drug's active ingredients or excipients, you should not take it. It should not be administered to pregnant or nursing women, and patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function should also avoid using this medication. Additionally, patients with obstructive biliary diseases or cholestasis should not take this medication. Caution is particularly necessary when used by elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia or hepatic impairment. This drug lowers blood pressure, so care must be taken to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low, and those with heart or cerebrovascular diseases should use this medication cautiously. Hydrochlorothiazide may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking this drug, and if skin abnormalities occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately. It is important to regularly check electrolyte levels and kidney function during treatment to ensure there are no abnormalities. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist about any current medications you are taking. Caution should be taken while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In cases of overdose, hypotension, electrolyte disorders, dehydration, etc., may develop, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, exfoliative dermatitis, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, hepatic dysfunction (jaundice), sudden onset.

Mild side effects

• Pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• hypokalemia
• hyperuricemia
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia
• sleep disturbances
• dizziness
• blurred vision

This medication should be kept in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or off-white, oblong tablet

Package unit

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