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Selmi Plus Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Selmi Plus Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›80mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀트리온제약
Appearance
White or almost white, biconvex round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTPX3]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201906874 · Approved 2019.09.26 · Insurance code 693903120

Summary

Main use
Improvement in blood pressure control for essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For patients where blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, take 1 tablet once daily with or without food. The dosage can be selected among telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combinations of 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg, and 80/25 mg according to blood pressure control status. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, no dose adjustment is necessary, but for severe cases (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min),
Child dose
Safety and efficacy of this medicine for children under the age of 18 have not been established, so it should not be administered.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀트리온제약

Efficacy & effects

Improvement in blood pressure control for essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medicine is used for the treatment of essential hypertension and helps in additional blood pressure control, particularly in patients where sufficient hypertension control is not achieved with telmisartan alone. Therefore, it contributes effectively to blood pressure management.

How to take

Adult dose

For patients where blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, take 1 tablet once daily with or without food. The dosage can be selected among telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combinations of 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg, and 80/25 mg according to blood pressure control status. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, no dose adjustment is necessary, but for severe cases (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min),

Child dose

Safety and efficacy of this medicine for children under the age of 18 have not been established, so it should not be administered.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients who are allergic to any components of this medicine, or those with specific liver or kidney diseases should not use it. Elderly patients and those with high potassium levels in the blood or poor liver function should use this medicine with caution. There are also considerations for patients with heart or vascular diseases. The hydrochlorothiazide component can make the skin sensitive to sunlight, so precautions against UV exposure are necessary while taking it, and if there are any suspicious skin changes, a doctor should be consulted immediately. During the use of this medicine, side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalance may occur, so symptoms should be reported immediately. It may interact with other antihypertensives, lithium, potassium supplements, etc., so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor, and regular blood pressure and blood tests should be performed as directed by your doctor. This medicine is best not used during breastfeeding. Caution is required when driving or operating dangerous machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, and dehydration may appear, necessitating prompt medical care. Store this medicine out of the reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, breathing difficulties, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice),

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • diarrhea
  • cough
  • pharyngitis
  • sinusitis
  • hyperuricemia
  • hyponatremia
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • insomnia
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  • sleep disturbances
  • paresthesia
  • blurred vision
  • vertigo
  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmia
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • bloating
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • vomiting
  • liver dysfunction
  • liver disorders
  • erythema
  • pruritus
  • rash
  • sweating
  • urticaria
  • low back pain
  • muscle cramps
  • myalgia
  • arthralgia
  • limb pain

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine should be kept in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. This way, the medicine's effectiveness can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or almost white, biconvex round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTPX3]

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