Telmisartan 40/5 mg Tablets

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning). For patients with kidney impairment, dosage adjustments are not needed in mild to moderate cases, but patients with severe renal impairment should start treatment at a lower dose and gradually increase it. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed a daily dose of 40 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should not be used while pregnant. It is important to stop taking this medication as soon as pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to it or those with certain heart diseases, liver dysfunction, or severe hypotension. Nursing mothers should also avoid this medication. Patients with poor liver function or gastrointestinal diseases, as well as those with kidney diseases, should use this medication cautiously. Special care is needed for the elderly and heart failure patients. Side effects such as dizziness, swelling, and low blood pressure may occur while taking this medication, and if any unusual symptoms arise, consultation with a physician is advised. Due to the strong blood pressure-lowering effects, immediate appropriate actions should be taken if symptoms of hypotension occur. There may be interactions when taking this medication with others, so it is essential to inform your physician about any other medications being taken. Caution should be exercised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and heart issues may arise, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication is not recommended for children, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory tract infections
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infections
• cystitis
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that blocks light. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, away from excessively hot or cold environments.

Appearance

A biconvex elliptical double-layer tablet, white and light gray in color.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3]