Medication info

Telmirow Plus Tablet 40/12.5 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›40mgHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg
Manufacturer / importer
(주)텔콘알에프제약
Appearance
White or off-white, biconvex round tablet
Packaging
10 tablets/blister[X 3], 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202001194 · Approved 2020.02.20

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.02.20. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment for hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, take once daily with a beverage, regardless of meals. Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination at doses of 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg, 80/25 mg can be administered according to the patient's condition. Treatment should commence after addressing sodium or volume depletion; dosage adjustments and caution are required in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
Child dose
The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)텔콘알에프제약

Efficacy & effects

Treatment for hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is primarily used in patients with essential hypertension who have difficulty controlling blood pressure with telmisartan alone. It effectively lowers blood pressure and helps reduce the risk of complications due to hypertension. It contributes to cardiovascular protection by improving blood pressure control.

How to take

Adult dose

For patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, take once daily with a beverage, regardless of meals. Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination at doses of 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg, 80/25 mg can be administered according to the patient's condition. Treatment should commence after addressing sodium or volume depletion; dosage adjustments and caution are required in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age.

Precautions

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it poses serious risks to the fetus and newborn. It should not be administered to patients with allergies to its components or those with certain liver or kidney diseases. Elderly patients or those with impaired liver or kidney function, as well as patients with certain heart diseases, should use this medication with caution. This medication may increase the risk of skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid excessive sun exposure, and immediate consultation with a doctor is advised if any skin abnormalities occur. During treatment, side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances may occur, so symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may interact with others, so if taking multiple medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particularly when used with lithium, potassium supplements, other diuretics, or antihypertensives, blood tests and monitoring of condition are required. If planning to become pregnant or are pregnant, it is advisable to avoid this medication, and it should not be used during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, or dehydration may occur, and immediate hospital treatment is necessary. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. This medication is sensitive to moisture, so it should be taken out of the packaging just before use and stored away from children's reach.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

  • Bronchitis
  • pharyngitis
  • sinusitis
  • hypokalemia
  • hyperuricemia
  • hyponatremia
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • insomnia
  • sleep disturbance
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  • dizziness
  • visual disturbances
  • blurred vision
  • vertigo
  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmia
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • dyspnea
  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary edema
  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • bloating
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dyspepsia
  • vomiting
  • abnormal liver function/liver injury
  • angioedema
  • erythema
  • pruritus
  • rash
  • sweating
  • urticaria

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or off-white, biconvex round tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/blister[X 3], 100 tablets/bottle

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