Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin Tablets 40/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: The recommended dose is 40 mg orally once a day, which may be increased as needed from 20 mg to 80 mg. For the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the recommended dose is 80 mg orally once a day. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once a day. Rosuvastatin: Initial dose is 5 mg orally once a day, maintenance dose is 10 mg orally once a day, and may be increased up to a maximum of 20 mg if necessary.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy as it can cause serious harm to the fetus; it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, pregnant or nursing women, and fertile women who are not using appropriate contraception should not use this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, those with muscle diseases, or patients with certain genetic disorders should also not take this medication. Elderly patients or patients with high potassium levels in the blood, as well as those with mild liver impairment, should be cautious when taking this medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, consult a physician immediately, and if necessary, check for muscle damage through blood tests. Regular liver function tests should also be conducted, and the medication should be stopped if liver enzyme levels increase significantly. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so if taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Be particularly cautious when combined with potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, certain antibiotics, antifungals, and immunosuppressants. Avoid excessive alcohol or vigorous exercise during treatment, and report any abnormal symptoms to medical staff immediately. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, changes in urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container, as it may be sensitive to air or moisture. A storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius is recommended to maintain the efficacy of the medication over time.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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