Telmitran Tablet 20 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 40 mg of Telmisartan orally once daily with water, regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective, and can be increased to 80 mg once daily if necessary. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect is evident 4 to 8 weeks after treatment initiation. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg is recommended to be taken orally once daily

This medication may cause serious harm or death to the fetus or newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by those who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe hepatic disease or biliary excretion disorders, hereditary angioedema patients, and those with diabetes or severe renal impairment. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, mild to moderate liver impairment, certain heart diseases, gastrointestinal disease patients, renal vascular hypertension patients, and those with severe renal impairment should use this medication with caution. During treatment, various adverse reactions such as infections, blood disorders, allergic reactions, hyperkalemia, renal function decline, hypotension, liver dysfunction, angioedema, muscle disorders, etc., may occur, so immediate consultation with healthcare professionals should be done if symptoms arise. Particularly in diabetes patients, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, so careful observation is required, and if symptoms of angioedema occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. It is important to regularly monitor renal function and periodically check potassium and creatinine levels while on this medication. Patients with decreased blood volume or sodium are at risk of hypotension, and corrective measures should be taken before starting treatment; if symptoms of hypotension appear, immediate appropriate action is necessary. Caution is needed when this drug is taken with other antihypertensive medications, as it may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect. Also, interactions may occur when taken with certain medications, so inform healthcare professionals of any other medications being taken. It should not be used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding women are advised to stop nursing while taking this medication. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children under 18 years old, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. Elderly patients should use this medication cautiously due to the risk of stroke from excessive blood pressure reduction. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, thus requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, laryngeal edema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic reaction, sepsis, liver dysfunction, hepatic impairment, jaundice, sudden and severe headaches, paralysis, rhabdomyolysis, renal impairment, acute renal failure, significantly decreased urine output, severe edema associated with elevated blood pressure, shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, interstitial lung disease, difficulty breathing, hypotension, laryngeal edema, anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White or nearly white oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle