DuoWell Tablets 80/10 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan is recommended at an oral dose of 40 mg once daily, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily depending on the patient. If needed, it can be increased to 80 mg once daily. For reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, a dose of 80 mg orally once daily is recommended. For patients with liver impairment (mild to moderate), the dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin Calcium is initiated at a dose of 5 mg once daily.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It is unsafe for pregnant or breastfeeding women and women of childbearing age; if it must be used, appropriate contraception must be employed. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe liver dysfunction, problems with biliary excretion, or muscle diseases. Its use is prohibited for patients with very poor kidney function or when used in combination with certain drugs. Elderly patients or those with elevated potassium levels, and those with mild liver dysfunction, should use this medication with caution, and liver enzyme levels should be checked regularly. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, patients should consult their doctor immediately, and muscle enzyme tests should be conducted if necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform their healthcare providers about any other medications they are taking. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, liver function, and potassium levels is recommended to detect any abnormalities early. Caution is also needed while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. It is not recommended for children since its safety and effectiveness have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure and deterioration of kidney function may appear; patients should seek medical attention immediately. This medication contains lactose and should not be given to patients with certain hereditary lactose intolerance. It should be stored in a tightly sealed container away from air and moisture, and kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe complications.

Mild side effects

• Indigestion
• oral paresthesia
• musculoskeletal stiffness
• acne
• itching
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• dysuria
• rhinitis
• oral discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to keep the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance

Light orange oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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