Megatelmic Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take the medication once daily with water, regardless of meals, in patients for whom blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone. - The telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5mg may be given to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 40mg of telmisartan. - The telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination 80/12.5mg may be given to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately

Child dose

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

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, as it may cause serious harm to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued immediately and replaced with another safe treatment. This medication is contraindicated for certain patients. For instance, individuals allergic to any of the ingredients or excipients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with specific electrolyte imbalances in the blood should not use it. Additionally, the elderly, patients with high serum potassium levels, those with impaired liver function, patients with heart valve disorders, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, and renal vascular hypertension should use this medication with caution. While taking this medication, the risk of skin cancer may increase, so exposure to sunlight should be limited, and any new skin lesions should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication may cause various side effects, including dizziness, hypotension, dyspepsia, skin rash, muscle pain, abnormal blood test results, and more. If any unusual symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs; caution is particularly needed when taken with lithium, potassium supplements, diuretics, antihypertensives, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, digoxin, etc. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should also be switched to another safe treatment. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, and dehydration may occur, so one should visit a healthcare facility immediately if these symptoms appear. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, and it is advisable not to use it in individuals under 18 years of age. Elderly patients should be carefully administered this medication to prevent excessively low blood pressure, with continual monitoring of their condition. Finally, store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container in order to maintain its quality and safety.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• angioedema
• severe allergic reactions
• angioedema (including fatal outcomes)
• angioedema
• hives
• angioedema (including fatal outcomes)
• hives
• angioedema

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• dry mouth
• bloating
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• dyspepsia
• vomiting
• anxiety
• depression
• insomnia

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle