Duistar Tablet 40/10mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with renal impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary for mild to moderate renal impairment; however, patients with severe renal impairment should start treatment at a lower dose and gradually increase. For patients with liver impairment: The daily dose of telmisartan for patients with mild or moderate liver impairment

Child dose

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

This medication should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, especially during the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients with allergies to this drug or certain liver disorders, heart issues, hypotension, kidney problems, etc., should avoid taking this medication. It is also advisable for nursing women not to use this drug. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, as well as those with specific heart valve diseases, need to exercise special caution when using this medication, and dose adjustments or regular check-ups may be necessary. Side effects such as dizziness, swelling, and hypotension may occur while taking this drug, so if symptoms are severe or persistent, consulting healthcare professionals is necessary. Since this is a blood pressure-lowering medication, if symptoms of hypotension arise, appropriate measures such as lying down or receiving intravenous treatment should be taken immediately. There is a risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood, so caution is needed when taking potassium supplements or foods high in potassium, and regular blood tests are recommended. Patients with weak kidney function should undergo regular kidney function assessments before and after taking this medication, and safety for kidney transplant patients has not been sufficiently verified. This drug may interact with other medications, so it's essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken, especially when combined with certain heart medications, diuretics, antibiotics, steroids, etc. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, so starting with a lower dose and gradually increasing is advisable, and they should promptly inform healthcare professionals of any symptoms. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or heart problems may occur, so it is essential to strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and not to increase it arbitrarily without a physician's directive. This drug is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established in this population. During the treatment, caution should be taken when driving or operating hazardous machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, to maintain the drug's efficacy, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White and light blue, oval-shaped double-coated tablet with a convex surface on both sides

Package unit

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