Cansata Plus Tablet (Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once daily, regardless of meals. After dosage adjustment of Candesartan Cilexetil, conversion is possible, and antihypertensive effects typically appear within 4 weeks of initiation. Elderly patients do not require dosage adjustment. Patients with reduced effective blood volume and those with renal impairment should initially receive a dosage of 4 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil before treatment. Patients with liver impairment should initially receive a dosage of 2 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with hypersensitivity to the ingredients in this medication or those with specific kidney or liver disorders, angioedema, gout, electrolyte imbalances, etc., should not take this drug. Patients with reduced blood volume or liver disease and those with specific heart conditions should use this medication with special caution. The hydrochlorothiazide component can affect the body's electrolyte balance, so blood levels of potassium, sodium, and others should be regularly monitored. While taking this medication, mild side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea may occur, and rarely serious allergic reactions or renal function impairment may manifest. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive medications, diuretics, certain antibiotics, analgesics, etc., so it is essential to consult with healthcare professionals. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and especially upon confirmation of pregnancy, they should stop taking it immediately and seek alternative treatment options. Safety and efficacy have not been adequately established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Elderly patients should be closely managed as there is a risk of excessive blood pressure reduction when taking this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and electrolyte imbalances may occur, requiring immediate medical attention at a healthcare facility. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent quality degradation and misuse. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fatigue may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in the oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe reactions

Mild side effects

• Headache
• back pain
• dizziness
• respiratory infections
• symptoms similar to a common cold
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• urinary tract infections
• nausea
• bruising

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Light orange oblong tablets with a score line on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10) (for export)