Misaltansta Tablets 40/5 mg (Telmisartan, Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Telmisartan: The recommended oral dosage for essential hypertension is 40 mg once daily, which can be started at 20 mg depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg once daily is recommended. For patients with liver dysfunction, the dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily for those with mild to moderate liver impairment. Rosuvastatin Calcium

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in women who are allergic to this drug or its components, are pregnant or potentially pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, specific liver diseases, or a history of muscle diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels should use this medication cautiously, and patients with liver dysfunction need careful monitoring. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, immediate consultation with a physician is required, and blood tests may be necessary to check for muscle damage. This drug may elevate liver enzyme levels, so regular liver function tests should be conducted. As there may be blood pressure-lowering effects, symptoms of hypotension (dizziness, fainting, etc.) may occur, especially when taking it for the first time. There may be interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist about any medications currently being taken. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Store it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• hypersomnia
• elevated blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• throat discomfort
• lung disease

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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