Telopinsate Tablet 80/5/12.5 mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine Besylate, Chlorthalidone)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., morning). For patients whose blood pressure is not controlled, a dose of 40/5/12.5 mg may be administered, with dosage adjustments made at intervals of more than 2 weeks. The maximum dosage is 80/5/25 mg.

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 with severely impaired liver or kidney function may experience side effects such as hepatic coma or renal failure when taking this medication, so caution is required. Patients allergic to any ingredients of this medicine or similar drugs, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with severe liver or kidney disorders should not use this medication. Patients with excessively low blood pressure or certain heart valve diseases should also be cautious when using this medication. This medication lowers blood pressure, and dizziness or symptoms of hypotension may appear during the early stages of treatment. In such cases, the patient should be laid down, and fluids may be administered if necessary. This medication can cause electrolyte imbalances in the blood, so it is important to regularly check potassium, sodium, and other levels through blood tests. As it may interact with other medications, patients taking lithium, digoxin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), etc., should consult a physician or pharmacist. Patients taking this medication should be cautious when driving or operating hazardous machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Elderly patients are particularly at higher risk for hypotension and electrolyte imbalances, so treatment should be started at a lower dose and gradually increased. In case of overdose, hypotension, dizziness, and cardiac abnormalities may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for proper treatment. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanied by respiratory difficulties, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• dyslipidemia
• back pain
• rash
• headache
• abdominal pain
• rectal bleeding
• nausea
• hemorrhagic gastritis
• constipation

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is important to keep the medication at room temperature, specifically between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White oval biconvex tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3]