Dualstar Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for 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). For patients with renal impairment, treatment should be started at a lower dose in severe cases, and the dose should be gradually increased. For patients with liver impairment, the daily dose of telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg. For elderly individuals (75 years and older), a lower dosage should be used.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take it. Patients with allergies to the main components of this medication or associated ingredients, severe liver impairment, severe hypotension, or cardiogenic shock should not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function, obstructive biliary disease, heart valve disease, impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, etc., should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and dose adjustments may be necessary. This medication may commonly cause side effects such as dizziness or peripheral edema, and serious side effects can occur rarely, so any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with a doctor. Pregnant women should not use this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued as soon as possible and replaced with a safe alternative. As this medication lowers blood pressure, patients with hypotension or insufficient body fluids and salts should stabilize their condition before taking it and should take it according to their doctor's instructions. Patients with poor kidney function should have their potassium and creatinine levels checked regularly during treatment, and caution is necessary when taking potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications due to the risk of hyperkalemia. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or certain medications, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Lactating women are advised not to take this medication because it may pass into breast milk. Children and adolescents under the age of 18 are not recommended to take this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. In the case of an overdose, low blood pressure, dizziness, and heart problems may occur, so immediate medical attention is required for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, in a cool and dry place, and should be taken immediately after opening the packaging.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, shedding of the skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions
• Difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• fainting
• drowsiness
• headache
• sensory abnormalities
• taste abnormalities
• tremors
• visual disturbances
• tinnitus

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Furthermore, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it in this manner helps ensure the medication's effectiveness is safely maintained.

Appearance

A white and light gray double-layered tablet that is oval and biconvex.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)