Teloset Tablet 80/5/12.5 milligrams (Telmisartan, Amlodipine Besilate, Chlorthalidone)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, with one tablet, regardless of meals, and it is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). For patients with uncontrolled blood pressure under Telmisartan/Amlodipine combination therapy, this medication 40/5/12.5 milligrams may be administered, and dosage adjustments should be made with an interval of at least 2 weeks based on the patient's blood pressure response. The maximum dosage for this medication is 80/5/25 milligrams.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not take it. Patients with impaired liver function or ongoing liver disease may experience severe side effects such as hepatic coma while taking this medication, so caution is required. Patients with very poor kidney function should avoid this medication as some components may burden the kidneys, and patients with mild kidney function should take it carefully under a doctor's guidance. Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components of this medication or related drugs, or those who have previously experienced allergic reactions, should not take it. Lactating women should also stop breastfeeding or avoid this medication, as it may transfer to the baby. This medication can cause low blood pressure, dizziness, and electrolyte imbalance (e.g., abnormal potassium or sodium levels), so blood pressure and blood tests should be monitored regularly during treatment. Especially elderly patients or those with underlying conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or gout need to be cautious when taking this medication, and symptoms must be reported to a physician immediately. Interactions may occur when used with other medications, so all medications currently being taken should be reported to the doctor or pharmacist, and one should not arbitrarily stop or change medications. Be cautious when driving or operating hazardous machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication. In case of overdose, severe low blood pressure, dizziness, and heart problems may arise; immediate medical attention is required. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been confirmed in children, so it is advisable not to administer it to individuals under 18 years of age.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, consciousness disturbances, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• back pain
• rash
• nausea
• constipation
• lethargy
• chest discomfort
• hypokalemia
• hyponatremia

Store this medication in a container that blocks light and air, and keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

White oval biconvex tablet

Package unit

PTP - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP × 3]