Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin Tablets 40/20 mg

Adult dose

For Telmisartan, an oral dose of 40 mg once daily is recommended, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily for some patients. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment (mild to moderate) should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium is initiated at an initial dose and adjusted based on individual response and tolerability.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. If administered during pregnancy, it may cause serious harm to the fetus; hence, discontinuation is necessary immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver and kidney function, particularly those with severe liver disease or renal failure. Patients who have previously exhibited allergic reactions to this medication or its components should not use it. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with liver failure should use this medication with caution, requiring regular blood tests and monitoring of physical status. If symptoms such as myalgia, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, consult a physician immediately, as severe cases may progress to rhabdomyolysis, a serious muscle injury. This medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during administration. Symptoms of excessively low blood pressure may occur; thus, special attention should be given to patients with low blood volume or those taking diuretics. This medication may interact with other drugs, so any current medications should be disclosed to a physician or pharmacist. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness or drowsiness. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), systemic lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• increased blood pressure
• decreased blood pressure
• hypotension
• ALT elevation
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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