Telmisartan 40 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, telmisartan should be taken orally once daily at a dosage of 40 mg with water, and can be taken regardless of meals. If necessary, treatment can start at 20 mg once daily, and the dosage can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to take 80 mg once daily with water. Patients with liver dysfunction should take no more than 40 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm, especially to the fetus and newborn, during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergic reaction to this drug, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, or patients with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, heart disease, or kidney dysfunction should use this medication with caution, and dosage adjustment may be necessary. During treatment with this medication, it is important to regularly check blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels to ensure there are no abnormalities. This drug has blood pressure-lowering effects and can cause hypotension, dizziness, fainting, etc.; medical consultation should be sought immediately if symptoms arise. Interactions may occur if this medication is taken with other antihypertensive drugs or certain medications, so patients should be sure to inform their doctor or pharmacist of any current medications. It is advisable to discontinue this medication 24 hours before surgery, and patients with gastrointestinal disorders should be cautious of the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, and its use is not recommended. In cases of overdose, hypotension, arrhythmias, kidney dysfunction, etc. may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment; this drug is not removed via dialysis, so special care is needed. Keep out of reach of children, and ensure that it remains sealed until use. Caution is necessary when driving or operating dangerous machinery, as dizziness or fainting may occur during treatment with this medication. Women who are planning pregnancy or may become pregnant should consult a physician before taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe dermatologic reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), systemic lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature) to prolong its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

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