DuoTelmi Tablet 40/5 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: The recommended oral dose for essential hypertension is 40 mg once daily, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily for some patients. If necessary, it may be increased to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing cardiovascular disease risk: recommend 80 mg orally once daily. In patients with liver impairment, it should not exceed 40 mg once daily for mild to moderate liver impairment. Lovastatin Calcium: 1

This drug should not be administered to pregnant women. If pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately to prevent serious harm to the fetus and newborn. Patients with an allergy to any components of this drug or a history of hypersensitivity reactions should not use it. Patients with severely impaired liver function, biliary obstruction, or cholestasis should exercise caution as this drug may worsen liver function. Patients with muscle-related diseases or a high risk of muscle injury may experience muscle pain or weakness while taking this drug and should consult their doctor. In patients with severe renal impairment or when used in conjunction with certain immunosuppressants, the use of this drug is prohibited or should be administered with caution. This drug should be used with caution in the elderly as it may cause blood pressure to drop too much. While taking this drug, if symptoms of muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, inform healthcare professionals immediately, and blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage. Regular liver function tests should be conducted if liver dysfunction is suspected, and the drug should be discontinued if liver enzyme levels rise significantly. This drug has a blood pressure-lowering effect, and symptoms of low blood pressure or dizziness may occur, especially in patients with low blood volume. There may be interactions with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this drug, and women planning to become pregnant should use appropriate contraception. Safety for children has not been established, so this drug should not be used in pediatric patients. In case of overdose, symptoms like low blood pressure, dizziness, and renal impairment may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. While taking this drug, caution should be exercised when driving or operating hazardous machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized malaise, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• sleepiness
• elevated blood pressure
• low blood pressure
• ALT elevation
• painful urination
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx
• respiratory diseases

This drug must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advised to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP × 3]