Duestar Tablets 40/5mg

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 every day (e.g., in the morning). If blood pressure control is inadequate, the following doses may be used based on the individual components: 40/5 milligrams, 80/5 milligrams, 40/10 milligrams. In cases of renal impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose and gradually increase, depending on the severity of the impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under the age of 18 have not been established, and use is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious adverse effects on the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Risks include impaired renal function in the fetus, skull formation abnormalities, and severe renal failure, and therefore should not be used during pregnancy. Women with childbearing potential should not take this medicine, and should discontinue use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to certain components, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those with severe liver impairment or obstructive biliary disease. It is also contraindicated in patients with severely impaired heart function or unstable heart failure following acute myocardial infarction. Special caution is required for patients with primary aldosteronism, heart valve disease, or hepatic impairment. Patients with gastrointestinal disorders should be treated cautiously due to the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients with renal vascular issues should be monitored closely due to the risk of renal failure. Dosage should be adjusted carefully for elderly patients. This medication commonly causes side effects such as dizziness and peripheral edema, and severe cardiovascular adverse reactions have been reported rarely. Symptoms of hypotension can occur, so if these symptoms arise, the patient should be laid down immediately and receive necessary treatment. Regular blood tests are needed due to the risk of increased potassium levels while taking this medication. There may be drug interactions when taken with other medications, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is advised. Notably, taking it with grapefruit juice may increase its potency, so it is best to avoid this combination. Nursing mothers should not take this medicine, and it is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or heart-related issues may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and should be taken immediately after opening.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing with cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory tract 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. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius for storage, as this helps to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

Biconvex oval double-coated tablets that are white and light blue

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTPX3], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle