Telok 40/20 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan 1. Essential Hypertension Adults: It is recommended to take 40 mg orally once a day, and a dose of 20 mg once a day may be effective depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once a day. 2. Risk Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once a day. 3. Patients with Liver Dysfunction For mild to moderate liver dysfunction patients.

This medication can cause serious injury or death to the fetus and newborn, especially in early pregnancy; if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue use immediately. Patients with allergies to the components of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use it, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception to minimize the possibility of pregnancy. It is advisable to avoid administering this medication to patients with severely impaired liver function, bile flow issues, or muscle diseases. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or those taking specific immunosuppressants should also avoid this medication. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, and patients with mild to moderate liver disease should be closely monitored when using this medication. Muscle pain or weakness may occur, so if symptoms like myalgia, muscle weakness, or cramps arise during use, consult a doctor immediately. This medication can elevate liver enzyme levels, so liver function tests should be conducted regularly before and during treatment. Blood pressure can drop too low, particularly in patients taking diuretics or those who are dehydrated; caution is needed, and treatment should be sought if symptoms of hypotension occur. Rare side effects such as interstitial pneumonia, allergic reactions, and angioedema can also occur during the use of this medication, so report any unusual symptoms to healthcare professionals immediately. Interaction with other medications may occur, so inform healthcare professionals about any current medications, particularly when used in conjunction with specific antibiotics, immunosuppressants, or other lipid-lowering agents. This medication is not recommended for use in children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or operating dangerous machinery, so caution is advised. Finally, store this medication out of the reach of children, keep it in its original container, and do not change containers arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, 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-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• increased blood pressure
• hypotension
• elevated ALT levels
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• respiratory illnesses

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3]