Telostin Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan 1. Essential hypertension Adults: It is recommended to take 40 mg orally once daily, and 20 mg may be effective for some patients. If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. 2. Reduction of cardiovascular disease risk Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. 3. Patients with liver dysfunction Caution is required for patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are allergic to this drug, pregnant, breastfeeding, or do not use appropriate contraception should not use it. Patients with severe liver or biliary problems, patients with significantly elevated serum transaminase levels, and patients with muscle diseases should not take this drug. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and reduced renal function should use this drug cautiously and require regular monitoring. If symptoms such as myalgia, muscle weakness, or cramps occur, consult a doctor immediately, and if necessary, blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. This drug may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests are required before and during its use. As blood pressure may decrease too much, if symptoms of hypotension occur, inform medical personnel immediately. There may be interactions with other specific medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant must consult healthcare professionals before taking this drug and should use appropriate contraception. Breastfeeding women should avoid using this drug or discontinue breastfeeding if they take this drug. Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children, so its use is not recommended. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, so seek medical attention immediately. While taking this drug, drowsiness or dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• increased blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• lung diseases

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store the drug at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and not in excessively hot or cold environments.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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