Teloduo Tablet 40/20 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: 1. Essential Hypertension The recommended oral dose for adults is 40 mg once daily, which may also be effective at 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 80 mg once daily. 2. Reduction of the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The recommended oral dose for adults is 80 mg once daily. 3. Patients with Liver Impairment Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and neonate if administered to pregnant women; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Do not use this medication in individuals with severe liver impairment, obstructive biliary disease, unexplained extremely high liver enzyme levels, muscle diseases, hereditary angioedema patients, etc. It is preferable not to take this medication for individuals with severe renal impairment, those taking certain immunosuppressants, and patients with diabetes or moderate to severe kidney disorders. Patients at high risk for muscle disease, such as those with renal function decline, hypothyroidism, those with a family or past history of muscle toxicity, alcoholics, elderly patients, and those taking certain medications should be cautious as there is a risk of muscle damage while taking this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Elderly patients, individuals with high blood potassium levels or at risk of developing them, those with mildly impaired liver function, heart valve diseases or obstructive cardiomyopathy, ischemic heart disease or cerebrovascular disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and renal artery stenosis patients should use this medication with caution. This medication lowers blood pressure, so caution is needed due to the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke from excessive lowering of blood pressure. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, consult a doctor immediately and, if necessary, undergo tests to check for muscle damage. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests are important to detect any abnormal signs early. Interactions may occur when used in conjunction with other antihypertensives or certain lipid-lowering agents, immunosuppressants, diuretics, etc., so be sure to inform your physician about any medications currently being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptive methods. Safety in children has not been established and is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer the medication to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• hypertension
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• elevated ALT
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and light, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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