Cansata Tablet 16 mg (Candesaartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

In the case of essential hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is 8 to 16 mg of Candesaartan Cilexetil orally once daily. If blood pressure is not controlled after 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For heart failure, the initial dose is 4 mg once daily, and the dose may be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks to a maximum of 32 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it must be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, pregnant or nursing women, those with severe liver disease or cholestasis, patients with a history of angioedema, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with weakened kidney function, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with heart valve diseases should take this medication with caution, and blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels should be monitored regularly during treatment. Side effects such as dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections may occur; in severe cases, hypotension, worsening kidney function, and blood abnormalities may arise. If unusual symptoms occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately. There may be interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist, particularly when taken in combination with potassium-sparing diuretics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and nursing mothers should also avoid taking it. If unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may occur, so appropriate treatment must be sought at a medical institution immediately. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, pharynx, or larynx), cold sweat, kidney dysfunction, jaundice, liver dysfunction, shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, paralysis, rash (severe skin reactions)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• back pain
• respiratory infections
• fatigue
• peripheral edema
• chest pain
• headache
• bronchitis
• cough
• sinusitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light pink tablet, convex on both sides with a line for splitting on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle