Twin Seed Tablet 40/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (for example, in the morning). If blood pressure control is inadequate, dosage adjustments of amlodipine or telmisartan may be necessary before switching to the combination regimen. Patients with renal impairment do not require dosage adjustment in mild and moderate cases. In severe cases, treatment should begin with a lower dose.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be used by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication or those with certain cardiovascular diseases, liver impairment, severe hypotension, or unstable conditions after acute myocardial infarction should not take this medication. Patients with liver dysfunction, biliary obstruction, gastrointestinal conditions, renal problems, and the elderly should exercise special caution when using this medication, and doses should be adjusted under the guidance of a physician. This medication can commonly cause side effects such as dizziness and leg swelling, and rarely may lead to serious side effects, so immediate medical consultation is required if any abnormal symptoms appear. The use of this medication should be avoided during pregnancy and, if pregnancy is confirmed, treatment should be discontinued as soon as possible and switched to a safer alternative. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, hypotension may occur, especially in patients with fluid depletion; conditions should be assessed before treatment starts. Caution is required when taking potassium supplements or foods high in potassium because of the increased risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood. Patients with renal impairment should have their kidney function and electrolyte levels regularly monitored while taking this medication. Patients with heart disease should be carefully monitored, as the use of this medication may increase the risk of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness; therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Drug interactions may occur when taking this medication with other drugs, so any other medications being taken should be disclosed to a physician or pharmacist. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and effectiveness have not been sufficiently established in this population. In case of overdose, serious hypotension or cardiac function abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate emergency treatment. Store this medicine out of reach of children, keeping it in its original packaging away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties associated with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• syncope
• drowsiness
• headache
• sensory disturbances
• taste alterations
• tremor
• visual disturbances
• vertigo

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. To maintain the effectiveness of the medicine, store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White and light gray biconvex oval double-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)