DuoWell Tablet 80/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, the recommended dosage is 40 mg orally once daily, and depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, it can be increased to a maximum of 80 mg once daily. For reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, the recommended dosage is 80 mg orally once daily. In patients with liver impairment, the dosage should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: The initial dose is 5 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and those with certain muscle diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with impaired liver function, patients with hyperkalemia, and patients with heart or kidney diseases should take this medication with caution, and regular check-ups as directed by a physician are necessary. This medication may cause muscle-related side effects such as muscle pain or weakness, so if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur during treatment, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is required. As it can affect liver function, liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment with this medication, and if signs of liver dysfunction appear, treatment should be discontinued. As this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, or fainting may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if there are any other medications being taken, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and kidney dysfunction may occur, so it is critical to adhere to the prescribed dosage and visit a healthcare facility immediately if unusual symptoms appear. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal respiratory symptoms accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• oral sensory disturbance
• musculoskeletal stiffness
• acne
• itching
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Light yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP X 5]