Istar Plus Tablet 80/5/10 mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine, Rosuvastatin)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, 1 tablet with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Dosing of the individual components should ideally be adjusted before switching to the telmisartan/amlodipine combination if blood pressure control is not achieved. The initial dose of rosuvastatin is 5 mg once daily and may be adjusted to a maintenance dose as needed, up to a maximum of 1 day.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and neonate if taken during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any ingredients it contains or have a history of certain hereditary angioedema. Patients with severe liver disorders or bile excretion issues, as well as patients with severe kidney disorders, should not use this medication. Elderly patients or those with specific kidney and liver conditions should exercise extra caution when using this medication for hypertension or dyslipidemia. Symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur, so if such symptoms arise, consult a doctor immediately. Since this medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, patients with hypotension or unstable blood pressure should be cautious when taking it. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Nursing mothers are advised not to take this medication, and if it is absolutely necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, symptoms such as blood pressure decrease, dizziness, heart, and kidney problems may appear, so immediate medical attention is needed. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle status with blood tests while taking this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, angioedema (with potentially fatal outcomes), discomfort in the chest, difficulty breathing, hypovolemia, heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia, acute kidney failure, increased serum creatinine, acute severe conditions (sepsis, hypotension, major surgery, wounds, severe metabolic/endocrine/electrolytic disorders, uncontrolled epileptic seizures), rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ophthalmoplegia

Mild side effects

• Viral upper respiratory infection
• anal bleeding
• dyspepsia
• atopic dermatitis
• peripheral edema
• chronic gastritis
• hiatal hernia
• various gastrointestinal disorders
• rhinitis
• discomfort in the oropharynx

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that protects it from light, and kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. By doing so, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained.

Appearance

Bright pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle