Primonol Tablets 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Take 40 mg of Telmisartan once daily by mouth with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dosage can be increased to 80 mg once daily, with maximum blood pressure-lowering effects appearing 4 to 8 weeks after initiation of treatment. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Take 80 mg of this medication once daily by mouth with water.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergy to this medication or severely impaired liver function, pregnant or nursing women, and patients with a history of certain kidney diseases or angioedema should not use it. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver impairment, and certain other conditions should use this medication with caution, as it may cause blood pressure to drop too low. While taking this medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels is necessary to ensure no abnormalities occur. Special caution is warranted for diabetic patients or those with impaired kidney function due to the risk of hyperkalemia and worsening kidney function. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs or certain medications, so all medications being taken should be disclosed to healthcare providers. If symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or lips occur while taking this medication, consult with healthcare personnel immediately. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established, and caution should be exercised when administering to the elderly to prevent excessively low blood pressure. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may occur, necessitating appropriate treatment at a hospital; this medication is not removed by hemodialysis, so caution is required. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and do not open the package until ready to use. Finally, this medication contains sorbitol, making it unsuitable for patients with hereditary fructose intolerance.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• difficulty breathing
• angioedema
• anaphylactic reaction
• sepsis
• angioedema
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication can be well preserved and deterioration prevented.

Appearance

White or almost white, biconvex round tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/blister × 3