DuoWell Plus Tablet 80/5/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken once daily, one tablet with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Telmisartan: For essential hypertension, the recommended dose is 40 mg taken orally once daily, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. For the purpose of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, a dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Muscle-related side effects may occur infrequently, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with liver or kidney function issues must consult a doctor before taking this medication and should have regular liver and kidney function tests. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have liver disease, severe kidney disease, or muscle disease. There can be an increased risk of side effects due to interactions with other medications, so inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. If taking for hypertension or hyperlipidemia treatment, you should regularly check blood pressure or cholesterol levels and take as directed by a physician. Patients with a history of alcohol consumption or liver disease should be cautious, as there may be a risk of liver damage when taking this medication. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. During treatment with this medication, appropriate contraception methods should be used, and if planning a pregnancy or currently pregnant, consult a physician. Various side effects such as gastrointestinal adverse reactions, skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and muscle pain may occur, so if any unusual or severe symptoms persist, inform your healthcare provider. Elderly patients or those with diabetes or kidney disease are at higher risk for side effects and should take extra caution.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema (possibly fatal), toxic skin reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute kidney injury, hepatitis, acute hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, acute renal failure, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Increased ALT
• increased AST
• increased Ɣ-GTP
• increased ALP
• abdominal pain
• oral ulcers
• vomiting
• chest pain
• palpitations
• dizziness

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP x 5]