Telmisartan/Atorvastatin 80/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan 1. Essential Hypertension Adults: The recommended oral dose is 40 mg once daily; in some cases, 20 mg once daily may be effective for the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Adults: The recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. 3. Patients with Liver Impairment Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment.

This medication should not be administered to pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause severe harm to the fetus, and it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be given to patients with known allergies to specific components, severe liver disease, severe kidney disease, or a history of myopathy or angioedema. Elderly patients or those with compromised liver function, or high potassium levels should use this medication with caution and should undergo regular blood tests and liver function tests while on the medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary, and in severe cases, discontinuation of medication may be required. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or specific lipid-lowering agents, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may occur, requiring immediate medical treatment. During treatment with this medication, caution is advised while driving or operating machinery due to the potential for drowsiness or dizziness. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, coughing combined with fever indicating respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme generalized fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, reduced urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• elevated blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• urinary pain
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• pulmonary disease

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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