Misaltan Star Tablet 40/20 mg (Telmisartan, Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Telmisartan: An oral dose of 40 mg once daily is recommended for the treatment of essential hypertension; a dose of 20 mg once daily may also be effective depending on the patient. If needed, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Caution should be taken not to exceed 40 mg once daily in patients with liver impairment. Rosuvastatin Calcium: Primary hypercholesterolemia

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals with an allergy to this medication or its components, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, certain liver diseases, or muscle diseases should also avoid this medication. Special caution is required when this medication is used by elderly patients or those with specific conditions such as hyperkalemia, liver impairment, cardiovascular diseases, or gastrointestinal diseases. Muscular-related adverse reactions, such as myalgia, myopathy, and rhabdomyolysis, may occur, so patients should consult a doctor immediately if they experience muscle pain or weakness. Liver function may become abnormal, so it is advisable to conduct regular liver function tests before and during treatment. Drug interactions may occur when used with other antihypertensive agents or lipid-lowering agents, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals of all medications being taken. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided during medication use, and patients should be cautious of dizziness or fainting due to sudden drops in blood pressure. Caution is also needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness may occur. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it should not be transferred to another container arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe overall lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and light, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, avoid extremely hot or cold places, and be careful not to allow the medication to deteriorate.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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