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Hypertelmi Plus Tablet 80/12.5mg

Hypertelmi Plus Tablet 80/12.5mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›80mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
한국휴텍스제약(주)
Appearance
White or almost white, biconvex, round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets (10 tablets/blister x 3)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201804849 · Approved 2018.11.30 · Insurance code 649104160

Summary

Main use
Improvement in blood pressure control in essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled, take once daily with or without food along with a drink. Since the doses of each component are fixed, it is recommended to adjust the dosages for each component according to individual patient needs before switching to this medication. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, no dose adjustment is necessary; it is not to be administered to severe renal impairment patients. For patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, do not exceed 40/12.5mg daily.
Child dose
The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
한국휴텍스제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement in blood pressure control in essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is used in patients with essential hypertension when adequate blood pressure control is not achieved with monotherapy using telmisartan. It effectively lowers blood pressure and helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.

How to take

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled, take once daily with or without food along with a drink. Since the doses of each component are fixed, it is recommended to adjust the dosages for each component according to individual patient needs before switching to this medication. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, no dose adjustment is necessary; it is not to be administered to severe renal impairment patients. For patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, do not exceed 40/12.5mg daily.

Child dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients who are allergic to the ingredients in this medication or have certain liver or kidney diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels in the blood, weakened liver function, or problems with the heart or blood vessels should use this medication with caution. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms such as dizziness or hypotension may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Due to the presence of hydrochlorothiazide, electrolyte imbalances may occur, so electrolyte levels should be checked periodically through blood tests. Excessive exposure to sunlight during the course of this medication may lead to abnormal skin reactions, so precautions against UV exposure are necessary. There may be interactions if this medication is taken with other antihypertensive drugs or diuretics, so consulting a doctor or pharmacist is essential. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. It is advisable that children under 18 years do not take this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Store this medication out of the reach of children and keep it sealed until just before use to maintain its efficacy.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (including fatal outcomes), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

Bronchitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, sleep disturbances, dizziness, paresthesia, visual disturbances, blurred vision, vertigo, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, dyspnea, respiratory distress, pulmonary inflammation, pulmonary edema, diarrhea, dry mouth, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, vomiting, liver function abnormalities/liver disorders, erythema, pruritus, rash, hyperhidrosis,

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a prolonged period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or almost white, biconvex, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/blister x 3)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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