Twin Euro Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). The selection of dosage (40/5 mg, 80/5 mg, 40/10 mg) should be adjusted according to the blood pressure control status. For patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustment is not required for mild to moderate renal impairment, but severe renal impairment patients should start with a lower dose.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established; thus, administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus, particularly in the second and third trimesters, and should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Additionally, patients allergic to any component of this medication or those with severe liver impairment, severe hypotension, or certain specific heart conditions should not take it. Patients with impaired liver function or gastrointestinal diseases should use this medication with caution, and those with kidney issues or elderly patients should use it carefully. During use, side effects such as dizziness, edema, and blood pressure drops may occur, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Particularly when taken with other antihypertensives, specific diuretics, or potassium supplements, potassium levels in the blood may dangerously increase, thus it is essential to consult with healthcare professionals when taking in combination. If pregnant, this medication should be discontinued quickly, and it is also advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years old have not been sufficiently established, hence it is not recommended for them. In overdose situations, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and heart rhythm abnormalities may occur, hence immediate emergency care is needed. This medication is not removed by dialysis, so caution is required. Store this medicine out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (→ severe allergic reaction)
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa (→ severe skin reaction)
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever (→ respiratory issues)
• Skin or eyes turning yellow (jaundice), extreme lethargy (→ liver issues)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory tract infections
• urinary tract infections
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• depression
• insomnia
• drowsiness

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature, ideally between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Biconvex oval double-layer tablet in white and light gray.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]