Candesartan Cilexetil Tablet 16 mg

Adult dose

For adults with essential hypertension: The recommended initial and maintenance dosage is 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil taken orally once daily. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks at 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For adults with heart failure: The initial dose is recommended to be 4 mg taken orally once daily. The dosage may be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for adolescents and children under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, individuals with severe liver dysfunction, those with a history of hereditary angioedema, and patients with primary hyperaldosteronism. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mildly impaired liver function, patients with heart valve disease or ischemic heart disease, and patients with kidney disease; it is particularly important to regularly monitor kidney function and blood potassium levels in these individuals. While taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, back pain, and respiratory infections may occur, and some patients may experience serious adverse reactions like hypotension, worsening kidney function, or hyperkalemia, thus it is essential to consult with healthcare professionals immediately if such symptoms occur. In heart failure patients or recipients of kidney transplants and blood dialysis patients, blood pressure and kidney function should be monitored more carefully when using this medication, and caution should be exercised regarding interactions when used in combination with other antihypertensives. This medication can cause dangerously high blood potassium levels when taken with certain diuretics or potassium supplements; thus, patients should have blood tests frequently according to their doctor’s instructions when used in combination. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to take this medication, and if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety for adolescents and children under 18 years of age has not been established, and use is not recommended. Elderly patients should be cautious while taking this medication as excessive hypotension can increase the risk of stroke, among other complications. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may arise; if this occurs, patients should go to a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred into another container for safety. Caution is needed as dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery.

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 fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing, asthmatic attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, lightning-like pain

Mild side effects

Dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections (upper respiratory infections, pharyngitis, rhinitis), fatigue, peripheral edema, chest pain, headache, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, joint pain, proteinuria, weakness, fever, sensory abnormalities, indigestion, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, rash, increased sweating, hematuria,

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

Appearance

Light yellow-pink tablet with a biconvex round shape on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle