Anguk Telmisartan 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

For patients not adequately controlled with monotherapy of telmisartan, this medication should be taken once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to adjust the dosage of each component individually before switching to this fixed-dose combination medication. When clinically appropriate, a direct switch from monotherapy to this medication may also be considered. - Telmisartan / Hydrochlorothiazide

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 18 years of age, so it should not be administered.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it may cause serious problems to the fetus or newborn. Patients with allergies to any components of this medication or those with certain liver or kidney diseases should not take it. Precaution is necessary for the elderly or patients with high potassium levels in the blood or poor liver function when taking this medication. The hydrochlorothiazide component may increase sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of skin cancer, thus avoiding sun exposure and regularly checking skin condition is advised. Various side effects, such as hypotension, dizziness, dyspepsia, and skin rash may occur; if symptoms are severe, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is required. Particular attention should be paid to rapid drops in blood pressure when starting or changing the dosage of the medication. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so it is essential to inform prescribers of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding should not use this medication and should switch to other safe medications if necessary. In case of overdose, hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, or dehydration may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, vascular swelling (including fatal outcomes), cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache,

Mild side effects

Bronchitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, sleep disorders, dizziness, visual impairment, blurred vision, vertigo, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, difficulty breathing, respiratory pain, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, diarrhea, dry mouth, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, vomiting, liver function abnormalities/liver disorder, erythema, pruritus, rash, hyperhidrosis, urticaria,

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White or off-white rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu*3]