Telmisartan/Rosuvastatin 40/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For adults with essential hypertension, it is recommended to take 40 mg orally once daily; 20 mg once daily may also be effective depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. Patients with liver disease (mild to moderate) should not exceed 40 mg once daily.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are allergic to this medication or its components, who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or who are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It is advisable not to use this medication in patients with severe liver dysfunction or problems with bile flow. Patients with muscle disorders or a family history of hereditary angioedema, as well as those with severe renal impairment, may be at risk when taking this medication. Patients on certain immunosuppressants or those with diabetes and severe renal impairment should not take this medication together. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. Elderly patients, patients with high potassium levels, and those with mild liver impairment should use this medication cautiously, and should have regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests. If symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, seek medical advice immediately, and medication may be discontinued if necessary. This medication has a blood pressure-lowering effect, so caution is advised as symptoms like hypotension, dizziness, and fainting may occur. Serious side effects such as liver dysfunction, angioedema, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment may occur, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. This medication may interact with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, requiring immediate treatment. During treatment with this medication, be cautious when driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• elevated blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• lung disease

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from light and air, and keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Light blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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