DuoStar Tablet 40/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, the recommended oral dose is 40 mg once daily. Depending on the patient, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, the recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. In patients with liver impairment, the dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin: Primary hypercholesterolemia

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if administered to pregnant women; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, or nursing mothers. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or problems with bile excretion should use this medication with caution. Patients with muscle disorders or a history of muscle-related side effects and those with severe renal impairment should generally avoid this medication. This medication should be administered cautiously in elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, as excessively low blood pressure may cause issues with the heart or brain. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur during the use of this medication, you should consult your physician immediately and, if necessary, check muscle enzyme levels; if abnormalities are found, use should be discontinued. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is required, and if liver function abnormalities worsen, use should be stopped. Since there may be drug interactions, inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are currently taking. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness during driving or machine operation, so caution is advised. Keep out of reach of children and change the medication container only when necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, chest tightness or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, notably reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• blood pressure elevation
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• pulmonary disease

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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