Telostop Tablet 80/20 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, an oral dose of 40 mg once daily is recommended, and it can be effective at 20 mg depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin: Start with 5 mg once daily, and if more significant LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be adjusted to a maintenance dose.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy as it can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn; if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue use immediately. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or problems with bile excretion, those with severely reduced kidney function, or patients with certain genetic muscle disorders should avoid using this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels in the blood, and patients with slightly impaired liver function should use this medication with caution; regular blood tests and health checks are necessary. This medication can cause muscle pain or weakness, and in severe cases, rhabdomyolysis where muscle tissue is destroyed, so if you experience symptoms like muscle pain or weakness while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately. Liver function abnormalities may also occur, so liver enzyme levels should be checked regularly and if abnormalities are found, discontinue use. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may appear, requiring immediate medical attention. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as this medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• angioedema (potentially fatal outcomes)
• anaphylactic reactions
• sepsis
• severe rash with fever

Mild side effects

Headache, orthostatic dizziness, somnolence, elevated blood pressure and hypotension, ALT elevation, dysuria, rhinitis, discomfort in the oropharynx, pulmonary disorders, gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal bloating, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth), skeletal pain, osteoporosis, sensory loss, movement disorders, atherosclerosis, frequent urination, tinnitus, hearing loss, bad breath, fatty liver, depression, insomnia, anxiety, syncope, visual disturbances, dizziness, and lethargy.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The safe storage temperature is at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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