Candesartan Cilexetil Tablet 8 mg

Adult dose

Essential hypertension adults: The recommended initial and maintenance dose of Candesartan Cilexetil is 8 to 16 mg taken orally once daily. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks on a 16 mg daily dose, it can be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. Heart failure adults: The initial recommended dose is 4 mg taken once daily. The dose can be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily.

Child dose

Pediatric: Safety and efficacy in adolescents and children under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant, could become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medicine. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or those with severe liver impairment, cholestasis, or hereditary angioedema should also avoid this medication. Patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactose enzyme deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not use this medication either. Caution should be exercised in elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, heart valve disease, ischemic heart disease, or renal impairment, and blood pressure and kidney function should be monitored regularly. Common side effects include dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections, and rare but serious blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, angioedema, renal function decline, etc. In particular, patients with heart failure may experience side effects such as hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal function impairment, thus regular check-ups and monitoring are necessary. If blood pressure drops too low or serious side effects occur, seek medical consultation immediately. When used with other antihypertensive medications, the blood pressure-lowering effect may increase, so any concurrent medications should be disclosed. Caution is required when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements as these can dangerously elevate serum potassium levels. Inform healthcare providers when receiving surgery or anesthesia, and it's recommended to stop this medication 24 hours before the procedure. This drug can be taken with or without food, however, dizziness or lethargy may occur upon administration, which requires caution when driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may occur, and appropriate treatment should be sought immediately. Keep out of reach of children and ensure the drug is not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied by respiratory distress, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache

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, creatine kinase (CK) increase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, respiratory distress, rash,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Round tablets that are light pink and convex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle