Dualsartan Tablet 80/5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once a day, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dose adjustment is not required; however, for patients with severe renal impairment, treatment should be started at a lower dose and gradually increased. For patients with liver dysfunction, the daily dose of Telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, and its use is not recommended.

This drug should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued immediately and replaced with another safe medication. Patients with allergies to the ingredients of this drug, certain heart diseases, liver dysfunction, severe hypotension, or kidney function impairment should not use this drug. Additionally, it is safer for breastfeeding women to avoid this medication. Patients with poor kidney or liver function, heart valve disease, active gastrointestinal diseases, the elderly, etc., should use this drug with caution. Administration is prohibited in patients with excessively low blood pressure or unstable conditions after heart failure or myocardial infarction. During the use of this drug, side effects such as dizziness, edema, and hypotension may occur; therefore, if symptoms are severe, consultation with a doctor is required. There is a risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood, so caution is needed when taking potassium supplements or medications high in potassium. Interactions with other medications may occur, so it is important to inform a doctor or pharmacist, especially if taking heart medications, diuretics, analgesics, or antibiotics. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac issues can occur, requiring immediate medical attention. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children, and its use is not recommended. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a sealed state to avoid moisture.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, consciousness confusion, visual disturbance, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory infection
• urinary tract infection
• anemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia
• hyperglycemia
• depression

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light, at a safe temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is important to store the medication away from direct sunlight and maintain proper temperatures to avoid excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance

White and light blue double-coated oval-shaped tablet with a biconvex surface

Package unit

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