TruStar Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, the recommended oral dose for adults is 40 mg once daily; 20 mg once daily may be effective for some patients. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, adults are recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. For patients with liver impairment, the dosage should not exceed 40 mg once daily for mild to moderate liver impairment.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods, and it is safer to avoid this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, certain muscle disorders, or hypersensitivity should not take this medication. Special caution is required for the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with liver impairment, and they should be managed carefully under a doctor's instructions. This medication can cause muscle-related side effects such as myalgia or myopathy, and in rare cases, rhabdomyolysis; therefore, if muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician promptly. Regular liver function tests are important as liver dysfunction may occur. If symptoms of hypotension emerge, report them immediately to medical staff, as blood pressure may drop too low. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform medical staff about any other medications being taken. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical care and carefully monitor blood pressure, kidney function, liver function, and muscle condition. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with genetic lactose intolerance. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing accompanied by fever-related respiratory symptoms, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe body weakness, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• elevated or decreased blood pressure
• hypotension
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• lung diseases
• unspecified gastrointestinal disease

This medication can be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to preserve the medication's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets x 3 PTP)