Telmisartan and Rosuvastatin Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, it is recommended that adults take 40 mg orally once daily, and a dose of 20 mg once daily may be effective for some patients. If necessary, the dosage may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg once daily.

This medicine can pose serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who are allergic to this medication, have severely impaired liver or kidney function, or have muscle-related diseases should not use this medication. Women of childbearing potential must ensure appropriate contraception and can only take this medication when it is judged that the chance of pregnancy is low. Patients with mildly impaired liver function, elderly patients, or those with high potassium levels must use this medication with caution. This medication may cause muscle-related side effects such as myalgia or myopathy, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. This medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be done before and during treatment. As this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms of hypotension (dizziness, fainting, etc.) may occur, and caution is necessary. This medication may interact with other medications, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your physician or pharmacist. It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking this medication, and patients with liver disease or heavy alcohol consumption should exercise extra caution. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and worsening kidney function may present, so immediate medical attention is required. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, toxic skin rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, DRESS syndrome, liver dysfunction, jaundice, hepatitis, severe liver damage, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, paralysis, syncope, decreased blood pressure due to hypotension

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• oral paresthesia
• musculoskeletal stiffness
• acne
• pruritus
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to keep the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance

Light orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3]