Misaltan Star Tablet 80/10 mg (Telmisartan, Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, the recommended oral dosage for adults is once daily 40 mg, and in some cases, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, it can be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, an oral dosage of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Caution should be taken not to exceed 40 mg once daily for patients with liver impairment. Rosuvastatin Calcium: For primary hypercholesterolemia

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if administered to pregnant women, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Those who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and lactating individuals should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or issues with bile excretion should avoid this medication. Patients with muscle diseases or those who have previously experienced side effects from muscle-related medications, patients with severe renal impairment, and those using certain immunosuppressants should also refrain from taking this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, patients with slightly impaired liver function, etc., should take this medication with caution and should undergo regular liver enzyme tests and muscle-related tests. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps appear, consult a physician immediately, and discontinue the medication if necessary. This medication can affect liver and kidney functions, making regular blood tests important for assessing these functions. Caution is needed when taken with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, or potassium supplements because it can result in low blood pressure, hyperkalemia, or renal function deterioration. Warning for driving or operating machinery due to potential dizziness or drowsiness.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin exfoliation, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleep paralysis
• elevated blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• pain during urination
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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