Teloduo Tablet 80/20 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: The recommended oral dose for essential hypertension is 40 mg once daily, which may be effective as 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, it can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For reducing cardiovascular risk, 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: For primary hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and the maintenance dose can be adjusted for greater LDL-cholesterol reduction. Most patients are usually controlled at a maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily. The maintenance dose should be adjusted based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response every 4 weeks or longer, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Those allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing individuals should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, certain liver diseases, muscle disorders, and those taking certain medications must consult with a doctor before using this medication. Elderly patients or those with high blood potassium levels and slightly impaired liver function should use this medication cautiously and undergo regular liver function tests as needed. This medication can cause muscle pain, weakness, and rarely, severe muscle damage; therefore, if unexplained muscle pain or weakness occurs during treatment, the doctor should be informed immediately. This medication lowers blood pressure, so caution is needed as symptoms of hypotension (such as dizziness and fainting) may occur. Liver function abnormalities may arise, so if liver function test results exceed normal ranges, consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if there are any concomitant medications, it is essential to inform healthcare providers. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and those planning to become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptive methods. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is not recommended. Overdose may present with symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and worsening kidney function, so immediate medical attention is required if these symptoms occur. During treatment, caution is advised while driving or operating hazardous machinery due to potential drowsiness or dizziness.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or breathlessness, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• elevated blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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