Duo Well A Tablets 80/5/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken once daily, with one tablet, regardless of meals, with water. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The combination of telmisartan and amlodipine is administered at the following doses in cases where blood pressure is not adequately controlled by the individual components: - 40/5 mg: for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine 5 mg or telmisartan 40 mg. - 80/5 mg: for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine 5 mg or this drug 40/5 mg.

This medication may cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn when administered to pregnant women; thus, discontinuation is necessary immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used in patients with a history of allergies to any active ingredient or components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function. Furthermore, it is contraindicated in diabetic patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment or when combined with specific drugs. Patients with very low blood pressure, elderly patients, those with elevated potassium levels, or patients with compromised liver function should use this medication cautiously, and muscle-related side effects should be monitored just like with any other statin. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur during treatment, it is imperative to inform a healthcare professional immediately and conduct blood tests if necessary to check for muscle injury. Periodic liver function tests are recommended to monitor any abnormalities in liver function. Various side effects have been reported with this medication, common ones including headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, and peripheral edema, while serious allergic reactions, muscle injury, or liver function abnormalities may occur rarely. It is crucial to take this medication as prescribed by a physician and to seek advice immediately if any unusual symptoms develop.

Serious side effects

• Angioedema
• rhabdomyolysis
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions
• respiratory issues
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• severe neurological symptoms
• severe edema or urination abnormalities
• congestive heart failure
• hepatocellular carcinoma

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to light; hence, it should be stored in a container that blocks light effectively. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the preservation of its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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