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Duo Well A Tablets 40/5/20 milligrams

Duo Well A Tablets 40/5/20 milligrams

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›40mg / 1 tabletRosuvastatin Calcium›20.8mg / 1 tabletAmlodipine Besylate›6.935mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)유한양행
Appearance
Oval film-coated tablet in dark pink color
Packaging
30 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP X 5]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201805297 · Approved 2018.12.26 · Insurance code 642105350

Summary

Main use
(Hypertension) Blood pressure control and (Hyperlipidemia) cholesterol improvement, cardiovascular disease risk reduction effects
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take one tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Dosage of Telmisartan/Amlodipine combination and Rosuvastatin should be individualized for each patient. Method of dosage adjustment for the Telmisartan/Amlodipine combination: - 40/5 milligrams: Administer to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Amlodipine 5 milligrams or Telmisartan 40 milligrams.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)유한양행

Efficacy & effects

(Hypertension) Blood pressure control and (Hyperlipidemia) cholesterol improvement, cardiovascular disease risk reduction effects

  • Essential hypertension
  • primary hypercholesterolemia
  • heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • mixed hyperlipidemia
  • homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • primary dysbetalipoproteinemia
  • increased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
  • hypertension
  • low HDL cholesterol levels
  • smoking
  • family history of early coronary artery disease
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This medication is used for patients with essential hypertension whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled even with the administration of a combination of Telmisartan and Amlodipine, and Rosuvastatin helps lower blood cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia. In particular, Rosuvastatin has the effect of delaying the progression of atherosclerosis and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and is used to reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and recurrence after vascular revascularization in patients with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels or cardiovascular risk factors.

How to take

Adult dose

Take one tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Dosage of Telmisartan/Amlodipine combination and Rosuvastatin should be individualized for each patient. Method of dosage adjustment for the Telmisartan/Amlodipine combination: - 40/5 milligrams: Administer to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Amlodipine 5 milligrams or Telmisartan 40 milligrams.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant. Special care is needed in early pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately. People who have allergies to the components of this medication or similar drugs, or have shown hypersensitivity reactions, should not take it. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, and those with certain heart conditions should consult their doctor before using this medication. During the treatment, regular monitoring of liver function and muscle condition is important. If symptoms such as myalgia or muscle weakness appear, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Elderly patients or those with very low blood pressure, and patients with hyperkalemia need to be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and dosage adjustments should be made according to the doctor's instructions. This medication may interact with certain specific drugs when taken together, so it is essential to inform medical personnel of any medications currently being taken. It is best for breastfeeding women not to take this medication, and if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents has not been thoroughly confirmed and is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and heart problems may occur, so if abnormal symptoms arise, medical personnel should be contacted right away. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container when storing.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema (with fatal consequences), severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, eosinophilia and systemic symptom drug reaction syndrome (DRESS), severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma, asthma

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • weakness
  • fatigue
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
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  • back pain
  • tinnitus
  • itching
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • angioedema
  • halitosis
  • frequent urination
  • hearing loss
  • ear ringing
  • sensory impairment
  • movement disorders
  • drowsiness
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal bloating
  • generalized pain
  • muscle cramps
  • gout
  • erectile dysfunction
  • cough
  • nasal bleeding
  • discomfort in the nasopharynx
  • dysuria
  • thrombocytopenia
  • fatty liver
  • allergies
  • fever
  • leg pain

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is advisable to store the medication at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet in dark pink color

Package unit

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

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