Candesartan Cilexetil 16 mg Tablets

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose for adults is recommended to be 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil orally once daily. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks of treatment at a dose of 16 mg once daily, it may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. The maximum effect is usually observed within 4 weeks of starting treatment. Patients with intravascular volume depletion or kidney dysfunction should receive an initial dose of 4 mg. For liver dysfunction,

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in adolescents and children under the age of 18.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially after the second trimester, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be administered to those allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and patients with severe liver dysfunction or cholestasis. Additionally, patients with hereditary angioedema, a history of angioedema while taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists, patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, and those with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, valve heart disease, cardiovascular diseases, and those with impaired kidney function should take this medication with caution, and regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, back pain, and respiratory infections; rarely, serious allergic reactions or worsening of kidney function, blood disorders, etc., may occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Due to the strong hypotensive effect, risks of hypotension, syncope, and renal dysfunction may occur, thus especially patients undergoing dialysis or on strict salt restrictions, as well as those on diuretics, should start with a small dose and gradually increase. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery because transient dizziness or drowsiness may occur. When taking other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium-sparing diuretics, interactions may increase side effects, so it is necessary to consult a physician. Pregnant and nursing women are advised not to take this medication, and if it is absolutely necessary to take it, must strictly follow the physician’s instructions. The safety of this drug in children and adolescents under the age of 18 has not been established, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia may arise; immediate hospital attention is required for proper treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, cough with fever, yellowness of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision problems, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A round tablet that is convex on both sides, with a cloudy yellow-pink color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle