Lostel Tablet 40/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: A recommended initial dose is 40 mg orally once daily, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily, depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk: It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. Patients with liver dysfunction should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: An initial dose of 5 mg once daily, followed by a maintenance dose.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are hypersensitive to this medication, pregnant or nursing, and fertile women who are not using appropriate contraception should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function, those with bile excretion issues, and patients with certain kidney diseases or myopathy should also avoid using this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, and patients with mild liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously, and patients at risk of muscle-related side effects should exercise extra caution. This medication may affect the liver and muscles, so liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment. If symptoms such as myalgia, weakness, or cramps occur, consult healthcare professionals immediately, and discontinue use if severe. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Caution is particularly needed when used in conjunction with antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, antifungals, and immunosuppressants. It is advisable to avoid or minimize alcohol consumption during treatment, especially with a history of liver disease. Use caution when driving or operating dangerous machinery due to the potential for dizziness or drowsiness. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety. In case of overdose, visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment, as symptoms such as hypotension or kidney function abnormalities may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• elevated blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• throat discomfort

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Maintaining a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature is advisable. This helps to safely preserve the medication's efficacy over a longer period.

Appearance

Light pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 3