Duo Well A Tablet 40/5/5 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once a day, regardless of meals, with water. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., morning). For telmisartan/amlodipine combination, the dosage should be adjusted according to the efficacy and tolerance of the individual patient. - 40/5 mg: Administer to patients when blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine 5 mg or telmisartan 40 mg. - 80/5 mg.

This medicine should not be taken by pregnant women. Taking this drug during pregnancy may pose a serious risk of harm or death to the fetus, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to any components of this drug or dihydropyridine drugs, those with hereditary angioedema, or those with a history of angioedema should not use it. Patients with severely impaired liver function or those with biliary obstruction or cholestasis should also not take this drug. Patients with unexplained severe elevation of liver enzymes, severe aortic stenosis, those in shock, myopathy patients, and those with severely impaired kidney function should avoid this medicine. Diabetic patients with moderate to severe renal impairment or those taking medications containing aliskiren should not use this drug in combination. Special caution should be taken with severely hypertensive patients, elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, patients with slightly impaired liver function, hypothyroid patients, and those with a history of skeletal muscle disease when taking this drug. This drug may cause muscle pain or weakness, so if these symptoms occur, notify the healthcare provider immediately and undergo muscle enzyme testing if necessary. It is advisable to regularly undergo liver function tests and kidney function tests while taking this medication. Also, the risk of muscle-related side effects may increase when combined with certain other medications, so inform the healthcare provider about all medications being taken. Alcohol intake should be avoided while taking this medicine, and caution is advised as muscle enzyme test results may be affected after strenuous exercise. Side effects may include dizziness, headache, indigestion, swelling, and fatigue; consult a healthcare provider if any adverse effects persist or worsen. If pregnancy is planned before or after taking this medication, it is essential to consult with a healthcare provider and use appropriate contraceptive methods. This drug may have higher systemic exposure in Asian individuals, so dose adjustment may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest discomfort, liver abnormalities (liver function impairment and liver disease), congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, elevated blood pressure, worsening hypertension, hypotension (including orthostatic hypotension), hyperkalemia, acute kidney failure, anaphylactic reactions, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, serious neurological symptoms, severe skin reactions, respiratory issues.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• peripheral edema
• viral upper respiratory infection
• conjunctivitis
• abdominal pain
• duodenitis
• joint pain
• intervertebral disc protrusion
• spinal canal stenosis

This medicine may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This preserves the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP X 5]