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Candesartan Plus Tablets

Candesartan Plus Tablets

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Candesartan Cilexetil›16mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
명문제약(주)
Appearance
Biconvex, light orange oval tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200902149 · Notified 2009.03.24 · Insurance code 649804400

Summary

Main use
Improvement of essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once a day, regardless of meals. For adults, the dosage of Candesartan Cilexetil should first be adjusted, and clinical appropriateness should indicate transitioning directly from monotherapy to this medication. No dosage adjustment is necessary for the elderly. For patients with reduced effective blood volume or kidney impairment, dosage adjustments for Candesartan Cilexetil are recommended, and the initial dosage should be respectively.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
명문제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is suitable for patients with essential hypertension whose therapeutic effect is not sufficient with monotherapy. By using this product, blood pressure control can be more effectively achieved, which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Therefore, it is used for the treatment of essential hypertension.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once a day, regardless of meals. For adults, the dosage of Candesartan Cilexetil should first be adjusted, and clinical appropriateness should indicate transitioning directly from monotherapy to this medication. No dosage adjustment is necessary for the elderly. For patients with reduced effective blood volume or kidney impairment, dosage adjustments for Candesartan Cilexetil are recommended, and the initial dosage should be respectively.

Precautions

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals allergic to the ingredients in this medication or sulfonamide drugs should not take it. Patients with very poor kidney function, severely impaired liver function, or certain diseases should not use this medication. Patients with excessively low blood pressure or problems with body fluid and electrolyte balance should use this medication cautiously. This medication lowers blood pressure, but some patients may experience side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, etc. While taking this medication, regular checks of serum potassium and sodium levels, kidney function, etc., should be performed to ensure no abnormalities. Interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, or specific medications, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Women who are breastfeeding should discontinue nursing if necessary, as this medication can be transmitted through breast milk, potentially affecting the baby. The safety and efficacy of this medication for children or adolescents under the age of 18 have not been sufficiently established. Elderly patients should be cautious while taking this medication, as side effects such as excessively low blood pressure may occur. In case of overdose, symptoms such as dizziness, low blood pressure, electrolyte imbalance, etc., may occur, and medical attention should be sought immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in its original container to maintain quality and safety. Caution is needed as dizziness or lethargy can occasionally occur during driving or operating machinery.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver problems (jaundice).

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • back pain
  • dizziness
  • respiratory infections
  • symptoms similar to the flu
  • sinusitis
  • bronchitis
  • urinary tract infections
  • nausea
  • bruising
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  • tachycardia
  • fatigue
  • abdominal pain
  • pharyngitis
  • dyslipidemia
  • rhinitis
  • cough
  • increased blood sugar
  • elevated serum uric acid
  • increased ALT (SGPT)
  • decreased hemoglobin
  • increased AST (SGOT)
  • increased creatinine
  • elevated urea
  • increased potassium
  • decreased sodium
  • leukopenia
  • neutropenia.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Biconvex, light orange oval tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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