Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets 40/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension in adults, the recommended dosage is 40 mg orally once daily, which may be effective at 20 mg depending on the patient. If necessary, it can be increased up to 80 mg. For reducing cardiovascular disease risk, 80 mg orally once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: For primary hypercholesterolemia, the initial dosage is 5 mg once daily.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals with allergies to any components of this medication, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or women of childbearing potential should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, as well as those with specific liver or muscle diseases, should not use this medication. Elderly patients, those with high serum potassium levels, and those with mildly impaired liver or kidney function should exercise caution when using this medication, and regular check-ups are necessary. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness appear, consult a doctor immediately, and if these symptoms are severe, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. This medication may interact with certain other medications; therefore, if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Adverse effects such as liver dysfunction, blood pressure lowering, allergic reactions, and deterioration of kidney function may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a healthcare provider immediately. It is safest for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should use appropriate contraception. The safety of this medication in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is recommended that children not use it. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and renal impairment may occur, and immediate medical attention is required as there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution should be exercised while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• increased blood pressure
• decreased diastolic blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be kept in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, avoid extremely hot or cold places, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright blue oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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