Dualstar Tablet 80/5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). 40/5mg is administered to patients whose blood pressure is not appropriately controlled with 5mg of Amlodipine or 40mg of Telmisartan. 80/5mg is administered to patients whose blood pressure is not appropriately controlled with 5mg of Amlodipine or this 40/5 mg of this medication.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years old, so the administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication is contraindicated in patients with certain conditions, such as those with severely impaired liver function, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, and unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction. Patients with primary hyperaldosteronism or aortic stenosis and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy should use this medication cautiously, and patients with liver disease require dosage adjustments and careful monitoring. Patients with gastrointestinal disorders may experience gastrointestinal bleeding or adverse reactions when taking this medication, so caution is advised. Patients with renal artery hypertension, dialysis patients, and the elderly also require special attention when taking this medication. Side effects such as dizziness or peripheral edema may frequently occur during treatment, and more serious side effects like syncope or myocardial infarction may occur infrequently. If symptoms of hypotension develop due to excessively low blood pressure, appropriate action must be taken according to a physician's instructions. This medication may cause hyperkalemia; therefore, regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is necessary, and caution is advised when taken with potassium-sparing medications or potassium-rich foods. Additionally, this medication may affect renal function, so patients with impaired kidney function should monitor their renal status regularly through blood tests. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives or drugs, so if other medications are being taken, the physician or pharmacist should be informed. In particular, taking this medication with grapefruit juice may excessively increase its effects, so it is recommended to avoid this combination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised not to use this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Safety and efficacy have not been adequately established for children and adolescents, so use in this population is not recommended. Caution is required when driving or operating hazardous machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur during treatment. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmia, or acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, consciousness alteration, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory infection
• urinary tract infection
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia
• hyperglycemia
• depression

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects against light. It should be stored at a safe room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A biconvex oval double tablet that is white and light gray in color.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)