Atacan Plus Tablet 16/12.5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 tablet once daily, taken regardless of meals. For adults, consider transitioning after dosage adjustment of Candesartan Cilexetil, allowing for direct conversion from monotherapy. Antihypertensive effects are typically noted within four weeks of initiation of treatment. No specific dosage adjustments are required for the elderly. For patients with reduced effective blood volume or renal impairment, dosage adjustments of Candesartan Cilexetil are recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks of injury or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, thus it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals allergic to any components in this medication or sulfonamide class drugs, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, those with acute or severe renal impairment, and patients with severe liver disease should not take this medication. Patients with electrolyte imbalances in the blood, severe renal and liver dysfunction, certain heart valve diseases, gout, or diabetes need to exercise special caution when using this medication. During treatment, mild side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and dyspepsia may occur, and rarely, serious side effects such as blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, and renal function decline may occur, in which case immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if symptoms are severe or persistent. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so informing the healthcare provider of other medications being taken is essential. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding if taking this medication. Safety and efficacy in children or adolescents under 18 years of age have not been sufficiently established. Caution is advised in the elderly as excessive blood pressure lowering may burden heart or kidney function. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is vital while taking this medication. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances may occur, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container, and caution is needed regarding dizziness or fatigue during driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound systemic lethargy, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Headache
• back pain
• dizziness
• respiratory infections
• symptoms resembling the common cold
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• urinary tract infections
• nausea
• contusions

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a long time and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Light orange oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle