Anatan 16 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, an initial and maintenance dosage of 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended for once daily oral administration. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after four weeks of treatment at a dose of 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For heart failure, the initial dose of 4 mg once daily is recommended, with dose increments of double at intervals of at least two weeks.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy for adolescents and children under 18 years of age have not been established.

This drug can cause severe harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Those who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and breastfeeding individuals should not take this medication. People with severely impaired liver function or genetic lactose intolerance should also avoid using this drug. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, heart disease, and kidney disease should be cautious when using this drug and should have their blood pressure and kidney function checked regularly. Some patients may experience side effects such as dizziness, back pain, and respiratory infections. In severe cases, kidney function deterioration, blood abnormalities, or liver function impairment may occur. Since this drug lowers blood pressure, caution should be taken as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. When taken with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, or potassium supplements, the risk of side effects may increase, so it is essential to consult a doctor. It is safer not to take this drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Women planning for pregnancy should be aware of the risks associated with this drug. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may appear, and appropriate treatment should be sought immediately. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), cold sweat, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, jaundice, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe swelling throughout the body with increased blood pressure, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

Dizziness, back pain, respiratory infection (upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, rhinitis), fatigue, peripheral edema, chest pain, headache, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, joint pain, proteinuria, weakness, fever, sensory disturbances, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase (CK), hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, shortness of breath, rash,

This drug may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can preserve the drug's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle