Telmisartan/Rosuvastatin 80/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: An oral dose of 40 mg once daily is recommended and may be effective at 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, it can be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. In patients with liver dysfunction, it should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: The initial dose is 5 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed as it can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant or nursing women, and women of childbearing age who do not use adequate contraception should avoid taking this drug. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, or muscle diseases should also avoid using this drug. Elderly patients, patients with high potassium levels, and those with mildly impaired liver function should use this medication with caution and undergo regular liver function and muscle-related tests. This medication can cause side effects such as myalgia, muscle weakness, liver dysfunction, changes in blood pressure, headache, dizziness, etc. If symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Particularly, if myalgia or muscle weakness worsens, it can progress to muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), thus caution is required. In this case, muscle enzyme levels should be checked through blood tests, and if abnormalities are significant, medication should be discontinued. During the treatment, avoid alcohol intake, and if there are issues with liver or kidney function, regular check-ups should be carried out. Additionally, this medication can interact with other antihypertensives, lipid-lowering agents, certain antibiotics, immunosuppressants, etc., so it is essential to inform the physician if other medications are taken concurrently. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a physician before taking this medication, and should use appropriate contraceptive methods. This drug has not been confirmed for safety and efficacy in children, thus it is advisable not to use it. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, acute kidney failure may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for proper treatment. Finally, this drug should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing and fever with respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe systemic fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• elevated blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• pulmonary disease

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect from exposure to air and moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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