DuoWell Plus Tablet 40/10/10 mg

Adult dose

Take one tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (for example, in the morning). For essential hypertension, an oral dose of 40 mg of telmisartan once daily is recommended, and in some patients, 20 mg once daily may be effective. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, 80 mg once daily is recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Muscle-related side effects can occur rarely, especially if acute myalgia or rhabdomyolysis is suspected; treatment should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver and kidney function; caution should be exercised in patients with a history of liver or kidney disease. Patients with certain genetic diseases, such as lactose intolerance, should not receive this medication. It can lower blood pressure; therefore, symptoms of hypotension may occur, particularly in patients with low blood volume, requiring more caution. This medication can elevate liver enzyme levels; it is necessary to perform regular liver function tests before and during administration. There is a risk of developing hyperkalemia; blood potassium levels should be checked regularly, and particularly careful observation is needed for patients with risk factors. Interactions may occur when used with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or operating dangerous machinery, so caution is advised. Rarely, serious skin reactions or severe muscle weakness may occur; immediate consultation with medical personnel is warranted if a rash or muscle weakness symptoms appear. Routine blood tests and health status checks during the course of this medication are important to monitor for adverse reactions.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema, erythema, drug rash, toxic skin eruption, angioedema (potentially fatal), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, liver abnormalities (jaundice), liver dysfunction, jaundice, acute hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea, angioedema, acute kidney failure, hematuria, severe neurological symptoms (headache, paralysis), shock, syncope, etc.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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