Telmisartan 40 mg Tablets (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Telmisartan is taken orally as 40 mg once daily with water and can be taken regardless of meals. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 80 mg once daily. Dose increases show maximum blood pressure-lowering effects after 4 to 8 weeks of starting treatment. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk It is recommended to take 80 mg orally with water once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or issues with bile excretion should also avoid this medication. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or angioedema, as well as those with certain kidney diseases or diabetes, should avoid this medication. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia or mildly impaired liver function should exercise caution, and patients with heart disease who may experience excessively low blood pressure should use it carefully. During the use of this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, and blood potassium levels should be regularly monitored to detect any abnormalities early. This medication lowers blood pressure, so if symptoms of hypotension, dizziness, or fainting occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Additionally, the risk of side effects may increase when this medication is used in combination with other antihypertensive agents or specific medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any medications being taken. This medication requires caution when driving or operating machinery, especially when first starting or changing the dose. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and kidney dysfunction may occur, so immediate medical treatment is necessary. The safety of this medication has not been established in children or adolescents under 18 years of age, and it is not recommended for these age groups. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it should be taken fresh after opening the packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

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 closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or whitish oval tablets that are convex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu × 3)