Twinmax Tablet 80/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning) if possible. In cases of severe renal impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose, gradually increasing the dose. For patients with liver impairment, the daily dose should not exceed 40 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start treatment at a lower dose.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This drug should not be used by patients who are allergic to it, pregnant or breastfeeding, have severely impaired liver or heart function, or certain heart diseases. Patients with mild liver function or gastrointestinal disorders should use this medication with caution. Patients with poor kidney function, the elderly, and those with certain heart conditions should also take it carefully. Patients with severely low blood pressure or in shock, and those unstable after acute myocardial infarction should avoid this medication. Common side effects can include dizziness or peripheral edema; in severe cases, fainting or allergic reactions may occur. Due to blood pressure-lowering effects, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, and immediate consultation with healthcare providers is required if blood pressure becomes excessively low. This medication may increase the risk of decreased kidney function or hyperkalemia when used in combination with other blood pressure-lowering drugs, so regular blood tests and monitoring of conditions are necessary. It is advisable to avoid taking it with grapefruit juice, as it may enhance the drug's effect. In case of overdose, symptoms like low blood pressure, dizziness, and abnormal heart rhythms may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication is not recommended for children, and the elderly must especially have dosage adjustments and careful monitoring.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reaction, dyspnea, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with accompanying cough and fever, liver function abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia
• hyperglycemia
• depression
• insomnia
• anxiety

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is essential to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Biconvex oval double-coated tablet in white and light gray

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)