Twinlow Tablet 20/2.5 mg (Telmisartan, Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

This medication is used as initial therapy for patients with essential hypertension, to be taken once daily, with 1 tablet taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning) if possible.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have severe liver or heart disease. Patients with impaired liver function or gastrointestinal disorders should use this medication with caution, and patients with weak kidney function must be closely monitored. This medication should not be administered to patients with excessively low blood pressure or severe heart failure or in shock. This medication has a strong blood pressure-lowering effect, so especially elderly patients or those with cardiovascular diseases should be carefully observed when starting treatment. During treatment, side effects such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, indigestion, and skin rashes may occur, so if symptoms persist, consult a doctor. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, some pain relievers, diuretics, lithium, and warfarin, so you must inform your doctor of any other medications you are taking. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is recommended to switch to another antihypertensive that has been confirmed to be safe instead of this medication. If you are breastfeeding, this medication can be transmitted through breast milk, so you should either stop breastfeeding or consult about alternative treatment methods. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age as its safety and effectiveness have not been sufficiently established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, dizziness, and renal failure may occur, so if any unusual symptoms occur, immediate emergency treatment is required. This medication should be stored in a special container that protects it from light and air, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a long time.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angiotension), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• migraine
• nasopharyngitis
• shingles
• pharyngitis
• pruritus
• urinary stones
• palpitations

This medication should be stored in a special container to protect it from light and air, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it properly will help maintain its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]