Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, telmisartan 40 mg should be taken orally once daily with water, regardless of meals. It can be initiated at 20 mg once daily, increasing up to 80 mg if necessary. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, the recommended dose is 80 mg taken orally once daily with water. Patients with liver dysfunction should not exceed 40 mg once daily.

This medication can cause severe damage, especially to the fetus and newborn, during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals with allergies to this medication or its ingredients, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, patients with weakened liver function, and those with valvular heart disease should take this medication cautiously under the guidance of a physician. Regular monitoring is required during the use of this medication, as there may be a risk of excessively low blood pressure and issues with kidney or liver function. If symptoms such as swelling of the face or lips or difficulty breathing occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately, and medical attention should be sought. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, certain diuretics, and potassium supplements, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Patients scheduled for surgery should refrain from taking this medication 24 hours prior to the procedure. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established in this population. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may occur; immediate medical attention should be sought. Store this medication in a location inaccessible to children, and it is advisable to open the packaging just before taking the tablet. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fainting may occur. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, or if they must, they should discontinue breastfeeding.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory disturbances with cough and fever, breathing issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

Upper respiratory tract infections (including pharyngitis, sinusitis), urinary tract infections, cystitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, hypersensitivity, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, depression, insomnia, anxiety, syncope, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, interstitial lung disease, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, taste disturbances, liver dysfunction, jaundice

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is best kept at room temperature, which should be between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White oval-shaped tablet

Package unit

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