Telostop Tablet 40/20 Milligrams

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension in adults, the recommended oral dose is 40 mg once daily, and 20 mg once daily may also be effective depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the recommended dose is 80 mg orally once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: For treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, the starting dose is 5 mg once daily, and for patients needing greater LDL cholesterol reduction, a maintenance dose can be adjusted as needed.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with known allergies to this medication, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take it. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, or those with specific liver or muscle diseases, should also refrain from using this medication. Caution is needed for the elderly, patients with high potassium levels, and those with mild to moderate liver impairment, and regular checks on liver function and muscle condition are required. If symptoms such as myalgia or muscle weakness occur, contact a doctor immediately and undergo necessary examinations. This medication may interact when taken with other antihypertensives or certain lipid-lowering agents, so inform your doctor about any medications currently being taken. Regular monitoring of liver function tests and blood tests is required during treatment to check for abnormalities. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. It is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. In case of an overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and renal dysfunction may occur, necessitating immediate medical assistance. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Consult with your doctor before and after taking the medication, and report any unusual symptoms immediately for appropriate action.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, bowel

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• increased blood pressure
• decreased blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, maintaining a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. It is important to avoid direct sunlight and not to keep it in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu)x3]