Hyutecan Plus Tablet

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken regardless of meals. In adults, after adjusting the dose of Candesartan Cilexetil, conversion to this medication can be considered, and the antihypertensive effect will appear within 4 weeks of starting the treatment. No dosage adjustment is needed for elderly patients. For patients with reduced effective intravascular blood volume and those with kidney impairment, a dosage adjustment of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended. This medication is not administered to patients with severe kidney impairment or severe liver impairment.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It must not be used by patients with allergies to its components, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with severely impaired kidney or liver function. Caution is needed when using this medication in patients with very low blood pressure, unstable fluid and electrolyte balance, valvular heart disease, or hyperkalemia. During treatment, side effects such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and dyspepsia may occur. If symptoms are severe, consultation with a physician is required. Patients with impaired kidney function should regularly monitor potassium and creatinine levels through blood tests while taking this medication. Interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so consulting a healthcare professional is essential. It is safer not to take this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if necessary, it should be taken according to a specialist's direction. Elderly patients should be cautious as this medication can cause blood pressure to drop too low, putting strain on the heart or kidneys. In case of overdose, symptoms such as dizziness, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalance may occur, so immediate medical attention is required. This medication has not been sufficiently proven to be safe and effective in children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to use it for these groups. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and retain it in its original container to prevent degradation of quality. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may be experienced.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough accompanied by fever and respiratory abnormalities, jaundice, severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

Headache, back pain, dizziness, respiratory infections, symptoms similar to influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, nausea, bruising, tachycardia, fatigue, abdominal pain, pharyngitis, dyslipidemia, nasopharyngitis, cough, appetite loss, gastrointestinal irritation, diarrhea, constipation, pancreatitis, myalgia, muscle cramps, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, electrolyte imbalance (hyponatremia, hypokalemia, etc.), orthostatic hypotension, weakness, fever, insomnia

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

Light orange oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle