Telduo Tablet 80/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan : 1. Essential hypertension - Oral administration of 40 mg once daily is recommended, and in some patients, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. 2. Reduction of cardiovascular disease risk - Oral administration of 80 mg once daily is recommended. 3. Patients with liver impairment - For mild to moderate liver impairment, do not exceed 40 mg once daily.

This medication should be avoided during pregnancy, especially in the early stages, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn; if pregnancy is confirmed, use should be immediately discontinued. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication, and fertile women not employing effective contraceptive methods should also exercise caution. Patients with severely impaired liver function, those with biliary excretion issues, patients with unexplained elevated liver enzymes, patients with muscle diseases, or hereditary angioedema should not be treated with this medication. It should also not be used in patients with severe renal impairment or when used in combination with certain immunosuppressants. Caution is advised when administering this medication to the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, or those with mild to moderate liver impairment, and immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if muscle pain or weakness occurs. This medication can cause severe muscle-related side effects such as muscle injury or rhabdomyolysis, thus regular monitoring of muscle enzyme levels before and during treatment is essential. Liver function tests should be conducted periodically, and if liver function abnormalities appear, use should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives or certain lipid-lowering agents; therefore, it is vital to inform the physician about any other medications being taken. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while using this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container for safety reasons.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, cough+fever associated respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• increased blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• urinary pain
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3]