Candeletan 16 mg Tablets (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is orally administered as 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil once daily. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled after 4 weeks of treatment at a dose of 16 mg once daily, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. In cases of heart failure, the initial dose is 4 mg once daily, and the dose can be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks, with a maximum of 32 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this drug, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver impairment or cholestasis, patients with hereditary angioedema, patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, etc., should not take this medicine. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, renal impairment, etc., should use this drug cautiously and monitor blood pressure and kidney function regularly. Side effects such as dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections may occur during use, and in rare cases, serious allergic reactions, deterioration of kidney function, and blood abnormalities may occur, so seek medical advice immediately if any abnormal symptoms appear. Since blood pressure may drop too low or kidney function may deteriorate, especially patients with heart failure or those taking diuretics should have regular blood pressure and blood tests. When used in combination with other antihypertensives or potassium supplements, diuretics, etc., the risk of side effects may increase, so consult with a physician before taking. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this drug, and nursing mothers should also avoid taking it or discontinue breastfeeding. The safety of this drug in children and adolescents under 18 years of age has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients are at risk of excessively low blood pressure, so special care is needed when taking this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep this medicine out of reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, skin or eye jaundice, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

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, arthralgia, proteinuria, weakness, fever, paresthesia, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, dyspnea, rash, hyperhidrosis

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container as it may deteriorate due to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Pink, round tablets with a biconvex shape on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle