Medication info
Teloduo Tablets 40/10 mg

Teloduo Tablets 40/10 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Telmisartan›40mg / 1 tabletRosuvastatin Calcium›10.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)씨엠지제약
Appearance
Bright blue oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201907256 · Approved 2019.10.15 · Insurance code 648603900

Summary

Main use
Reduction of (hypertension, cardiovascular disease risk) and improvement of (hypercholesterolemia)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Telmisartan: For essential hypertension in adults, it is recommended to orally take 40 mg once daily, and in some cases, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose can be increased to up to 80 mg once daily. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. For patients with liver impairment, a daily dose exceeding 40 mg is prohibited. Rosuvastatin Calcium: Initial dose is 5 mg once daily, with a maintenance dose of 1 day 1.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)씨엠지제약

Efficacy & effects

Reduction of (hypertension, cardiovascular disease risk) and improvement of (hypercholesterolemia)

  • Essential hypertension
  • coronary artery disease
  • peripheral artery disease
  • stroke
  • transient ischemic attack
  • clinical evidence of organ damage
  • high-risk diabetes
  • primary hypercholesterolemia
  • heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • mixed hyperlipidemia
  • homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • hypercholesterolemia
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This medication is used for patients who need to take Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin simultaneously. Telmisartan helps control high blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke. It is particularly suitable for high-risk cardiovascular patients aged 55 and older. Rosuvastatin improves hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia, and it is used as an adjunct when dietary changes and exercise are insufficient. Additionally, Rosuvastatin delays the progression of atherosclerosis and reduces the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. These two medications are effectively used together for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension in adults, it is recommended to orally take 40 mg once daily, and in some cases, 20 mg once daily may also be effective. If necessary, the dose can be increased to up to 80 mg once daily. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. For patients with liver impairment, a daily dose exceeding 40 mg is prohibited. Rosuvastatin Calcium: Initial dose is 5 mg once daily, with a maintenance dose of 1 day 1.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborns during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergy to this medication, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with a history of myopathy or angioedema should not take this medication. Special caution is required for the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with liver disease, and patients with cardiovascular diseases; they should use this medication carefully under the guidance of a physician. Muscle-related adverse reactions such as myalgia, myopathy, and rhabdomyolysis may occur, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness appear, consult a doctor immediately. Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function is important as abnormalities may occur. This medication can interact with certain other medications, so patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and appropriate contraceptive methods should be used if planning to become pregnant. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is recommended not to use this medication in children. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur; therefore, caution is needed, and if any unusual symptoms occur, visit a hospital immediately. While taking this medication, caution is needed for driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. Store this medication out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it to another container as it may affect product quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty or trouble breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized 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
  • hypotension
  • elevated ALT
  • dysuria
  • rhinitis
  • pharyngeal discomfort
  • pulmonary disease
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  • unspecified gastrointestinal disorder
  • benign gastrointestinal neoplasm
  • hemorrhoids
  • skeletal pain
  • osteoporosis
  • sensory loss
  • movement disorders
  • atherosclerosis
  • frequent urination
  • tinnitus
  • hearing loss
  • halitosis
  • fatty liver
  • depression
  • insomnia
  • anxiety
  • syncope
  • visual disturbances
  • dizziness
  • bradycardia
  • tachycardia
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • respiratory issues

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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

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