TwinTel Tablet 80/5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose for adults is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day, if possible (e.g., in the morning). For kidney impairment: Patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment do not require dosage adjustment; however, patients with severe kidney impairment should start with a lower dose and gradually increase it. For liver impairment: In patients with mild or moderate liver impairment, the daily dose of telmisartan should not exceed 40 mg.

Child dose

The use of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age is not recommended due to insufficient establishment of safety and efficacy.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. It is contraindicated in patients with allergies to the ingredients, severely impaired liver function, obstructive biliary disease, severe hypotension, and acute heart-related diseases. Patients with weakened liver function, gastrointestinal diseases, impaired kidney function, the elderly, etc., should use this medication cautiously, and dosage adjustments may be required. Side effects such as dizziness, edema, and hypotension may occur during treatment, so caution is needed, and if adverse symptoms are severe, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary. Because it can suddenly lower blood pressure, patients, especially those who are depleted of fluids or salt, should be cautious, as hypotension symptoms may occur at the start of treatment. This medication may interact with some other medicines, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. Breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and if they become pregnant while using it, they should stop immediately and receive alternative treatment. It is not recommended for children under 18 years of age due to the insufficient establishment of safety and efficacy. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or heart problems may occur, so be careful not to exceed the dose, and seek immediate medical assistance if any abnormal symptoms arise. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and it is advisable not to open the packaging until immediately before administration.

Serious side effects

Sepsis, thrombocytopenia, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema (with fatal outcomes), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, vasculitis, respiratory distress, liver dysfunction, hepatic impairment, hepatitis, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, syncope, intestinal vascular edema, kidney dysfunction (including acute kidney failure), congestive heart failure, hepatocellular carcinoma, cerebral infarction

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• peripheral edema
• upper respiratory infection
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia
• hyponatremia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. It is safe to store at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is important to avoid direct sunlight until the medication is used and not to keep it in extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

<For domestic use> This is a bi-convex oval double tablet that is white and light gray. <For export> This is a rectangular tablet that is white or off-white.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*3)