Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin Tablets 80/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For hypertension treatment, the recommended oral dose is 40 mg once daily; it may be effective at 20 mg depending on the patient. If needed, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, the recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. Patients with liver impairment should be cautious not to exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium: The initial dose is 5 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, so it must be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It is not safe to administer this medication to pregnant or potentially pregnant women, or nursing mothers. This medication is not recommended for patients with severe liver impairment or biliary excretion problems. Patients with muscle diseases, hereditary angioedema, or severe renal impairment should also not use this medication. Caution should be taken when administering this medication to the elderly or patients with high serum potassium levels or mild liver impairment. This medication can cause musculoskeletal adverse reactions such as myalgia or muscle weakness; if muscle-related symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Regular monitoring of creatine kinase (CK) levels, a muscle damage marker through blood tests, is important. Liver function anomalies may occur, so liver enzyme levels should also be checked periodically. During the course of taking this medication, blood pressure may drop too low, or symptoms such as dizziness and fainting may occur, hence caution is necessary. There may be interactions with other medications; if taking other medications, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Keep out of reach of children, and it is better not to transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, angioedema (with potentially fatal consequences), toxic skin rash, eczema, erythema, angioedema, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skinning or eyes turning yellow), profound lethargy, liver dysfunction/liver failure, hepatitis.

Mild side effects

Headache, orthostatic dizziness, sleep disorder, blood pressure fluctuation (increases and decreases), hypotension, elevated ALT, dysuria, rhinitis, discomfort in the oropharynx, pulmonary disorders, gastrointestinal disturbances (unspecified gastrointestinal disorders, benign gastrointestinal tumors, hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth), skeletal pain, osteoporosis, sensory impairment, motor disturbances, atherosclerosis, increased urination, tinnitus, hearing loss, halitosis.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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