Twinpow 80/5 mg

Adult dose

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

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, and its use is not recommended.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can pose serious risks to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued immediately, and if necessary, it should be replaced with another safe medication. It should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or those with specific heart and liver diseases, severe hypotension, or shock state. Concurrent use of this medication with certain drugs should be avoided in patients with severely impaired kidney function or diabetic patients with renal impairment. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with impaired liver function or biliary obstruction disease, and dosage adjustment may be necessary. Caution is advised for patients with gastrointestinal diseases due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding while taking this medication. Special attention is needed when prescribing this medication to patients with renovascular hypertension, renal failure, and the elderly. Common side effects may include dizziness and peripheral edema, and rare serious side effects have also been reported. Symptoms of hypotension may occur, so in the event of such symptoms, the patient should lie down and rest and seek medical attention if necessary. Regular blood tests are required as potassium levels may increase in the blood, and caution should be taken when used in combination with potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications. Women planning to become pregnant are advised to use another safe medication instead, and this drug should not be taken while breastfeeding. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur while taking this medication. Interactions with other drugs may occur, so patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications they are taking. In cases of overdose, there is a risk of hypotension and cardiac functionality decline, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and visit a medical institution immediately if unusual symptoms occur. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• fainting
• palpitations
• headache
• drowsiness
• migraine
• sensory disturbances
• taste disturbances
• tremors

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is essential to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White to light yellow and pale blue, biconvex oval double-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3), 30 tablets/bottle