Telmisartan/Rosuvastatin 40/20 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: It is recommended to take 40 mg orally once a day for essential hypertension, and 20 mg may be effective for some patients. If needed, it can be increased up to 80 mg once a day. For the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once a day. Patients with liver impairment (mild to moderate) should not exceed 40 mg once a day. Rosuvastatin Calcium: Primary hypercholesterolemia (including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia type IIa), combined hyperlipidemia (type IIb), primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (type III), and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

This medication can cause serious harm or even death to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergy to this medication, those who are pregnant or might become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, as well as those with certain liver diseases or muscle disorders, should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with elevated potassium levels, and those with impaired liver or kidney function should take this medication with special caution and require regular monitoring. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately, and if necessary, blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. If symptoms of liver dysfunction or jaundice appear, the medication should also be stopped immediately and medical consultation should be sought. Drug interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications currently being taken. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Store this medication out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever, respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme general malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, cognitive confusion, vision impairment, paralysis, urination abnormalities.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• increased blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• urinary pain
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3]