Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin Tablets 80/20 mg

Adult dose

For telmisartan, the recommended dose is 40 mg taken orally once daily, which may be effective at a dose of 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 80 mg daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin calcium should be started at a dose of 5 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if used during pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are allergic to this medication, pregnant, breastfeeding, or of childbearing age not using adequate contraception should not take it. Patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, certain blood disorders, or muscle diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, and patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should use this medication cautiously and require monitoring of liver function tests and muscle-related symptoms. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle pain, liver function abnormalities, dizziness, dyspepsia, etc., and immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if such symptoms occur. Particularly in cases of severe muscle pain or weakness, a test for muscle damage (increased CK levels) should be conducted, and the medication should be discontinued if needed. This medication may interact with other medications, so patients must inform their healthcare providers about any other medications they are taking. Caution should be exercised as drowsiness or dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery. It is essential to have regular blood tests and liver function tests while taking this medication, and immediate consultation with healthcare providers is crucial if any abnormal symptoms appear. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, and usage is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute kidney failure may occur, and appropriate treatment at a medical institution should be pursued immediately. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain of the mouth/eyes, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties combined with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• oral dysesthesia
• musculoskeletal stiffness
• acne
• itching
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• oral discomfort

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]