Durotel Tablet 40/20 mg

Adult dose

Telmisartan: 1. Essential Hypertension Adults: It is recommended to take 40 mg orally once daily as telmisartan, which may be effective at 20 mg once daily for some patients. If necessary, the dose may be increased up to 80 mg once daily. 2. Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. 3. Patients with Liver Disorders For patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, it

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication, women who are pregnant or nursing, and women of childbearing age who are not using adequate contraception. It is safer not to administer it to patients with severely impaired liver function or problems with bile secretion, as well as to patients with certain liver diseases. Patients with muscle disorders or hereditary angioedema, those with severely impaired kidney function, and those taking certain medications should not use this medication. Caution is required for the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, and patients with slightly impaired liver function, and regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately and stop taking the medication if necessary. This medication may affect the liver and kidneys, so it is important to regularly check liver enzymes and kidney function with blood tests. The risk of side effects may be increased when taken with other antihypertensive agents or certain lipid-lowering medications, so patients must inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution is required when driving or operating dangerous machinery. It is not recommended for children, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In cases of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension, dizziness, acute renal failure, and medical personnel should be contacted immediately. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• oral dysesthesia
• musculoskeletal stiffness
• acne
• itching
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• pain during urination
• rhinitis
• oropharyngeal discomfort

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Avoid storing it in excessively hot or cold places, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Light pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 boxes / box [10 tablets / Alu-Alu x 3]