Duroltel 40/5 mg Tablets

Adult dose

It is recommended to orally administer telmisartan at a dose of 40 mg once daily; for some patients, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 80 mg once daily. For the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to administer 80 mg orally once daily. Rosuvastatin calcium initial dose is 5 mg once daily, with a maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily.

This medication can seriously harm the fetus if taken during pregnancy, so it should be immediately discontinued if pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals with allergies to this medication or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take it. It should not be used in patients with severe liver dysfunction or biliary excretion issues, and caution is warranted in cases of liver disease. Patients with muscle disorders or a history of myopathy should be particularly cautious as there is an increased risk of muscle damage when taking this medication. The use of this medication is prohibited in patients with severely reduced renal function, those using certain immunosuppressants, and diabetic patients with impaired kidney function. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels in the blood, and patients with mildly impaired liver function should be closely observed when using this medication. This medication can cause side effects related to muscles, such as myalgia or muscle weakness, so patients should consult a doctor immediately if symptoms occur. This medication may affect liver function, necessitating regular liver function tests before and during treatment. Because it has blood pressure-lowering effects, dizziness or symptoms of hypotension may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. There may be interactions with other medications, so patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist about all medications they are taking, particularly if using potassium-sparing diuretics or certain antibiotics and antifungal agents. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, and it is not recommended for use in this population. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and acute renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention is necessary. Store in a place out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or dyspnea, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, numbness, urination

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• oral paresthesia
• musculoskeletal rigidity
• acne
• pruritus
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safest to store it at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]