Telmisartan/Rosuvastatin 80/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: In the case of essential hypertension, an oral dose of 40 mg once daily is recommended, which may also be effective in some patients at 20 mg once daily. If necessary, the dosage may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin: Can be taken at any time of the day.

This medication may cause serious damage to the fetus, especially during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or problems with bile excretion should not take this medication, and patients with abnormally high liver enzyme levels should also be cautious. Patients with muscle diseases or previous muscle-related side effects, as well as those with severe renal impairment, are prohibited from taking this medication. Elderly patients, those with elevated potassium levels, and those with mild liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously and undergo regular liver enzyme and muscle-related tests. This medication may cause muscle-related side effects such as myalgia, muscle weakness, and muscle cramps, so if these symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is required. Various side effects, including liver dysfunction, allergic reactions, hypotension, dizziness, and gastrointestinal disorders, have been reported, so if any unusual symptoms appear during use, patients should inform their healthcare provider immediately. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or lipid-lowering medications, so patients taking other medications must inform their physician or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and those planning on becoming pregnant should use appropriate contraception. It is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. While taking this medication, patients should be cautious when driving or operating dangerous machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice, significant lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severely reduced urine output, severe general malaise.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• elevated blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort
• pulmonary disease

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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