TruStar Tablet 40/20 mg

Adult dose

For treatment of essential hypertension, the recommended dosage is 40 mg orally once daily, which can be effective at 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, it can be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, 80 mg orally once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily. For rosuvastatin calcium, it is indicated for primary hypercholesterolemia, etc.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, so it must be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception and should not take this medication while pregnant. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, certain genetic disorders, or hypersensitivity to the components of this drug should not use it. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, as well as patients with mild renal or hepatic impairment, should use this medication with caution and undergo regular monitoring. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, consult a doctor immediately and undergo necessary examinations; in severe cases, administration should be discontinued. This medication can affect liver function, so liver enzyme levels should be checked regularly and the drug should be stopped if any liver dysfunction is detected. Blood pressure may drop sharply or symptoms such as dizziness or fainting may occur, hence symptoms should be closely monitored during use. There may be interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. In case of overdose, contact a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment, and closely monitor blood pressure, liver function, muscle condition, etc., depending on symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, painful mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe headache, lightning headache

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• increased and decreased blood pressure
• ALT elevation
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• pharyngeal discomfort
• pulmonary disease
• unspecified gastrointestinal disease

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

White, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets x 3 PTP)