DuoStar Tablet 40/10 Milligrams

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, the recommended dose is 40 mg orally once daily, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily, depending on the patient. The dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily if necessary. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg orally once daily is recommended. For patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, the dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium

This medication can cause serious harm or risk of death to the fetus or newborn if administered to pregnant women, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in patients with allergies to any component of this medication or in those with specific liver, kidney, or muscle diseases. Elderly patients or those with impaired liver function should use it cautiously and should frequently monitor their health status, such as blood pressure or potassium levels. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, medical consultation should be sought promptly, and a blood test may be needed to check for muscle damage. This medication may affect liver function, so liver enzyme levels should be monitored regularly, and discontinuation is necessary if abnormalities are found. Additionally, this drug may interact with other medications, so patients should inform their healthcare providers of any other medications they are taking, particularly those with impaired kidney function. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and kidney problems may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. While taking this medication, be cautious of dizziness or drowsiness when driving or operating machinery. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever-related respiratory distress, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• somnolence
• elevated blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oral cavity
• respiratory diseases

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright blue elliptical film-coated tablet

Package unit

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