Gloata Tablets 16 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension in adults: The recommended starting and maintenance dose is oral administration of 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil once daily. If the blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. Heart failure in adults: The initial dose is recommended to be 4 mg once daily. The dose may be increased by doubling at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

Child dose

Pediatric: Safety and efficacy in individuals under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with known allergic reactions to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver disease or cholestasis, patients with hereditary angioedema, patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, and those with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should not take this drug. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, patients with liver disease, patients with heart valve disease, patients with ischemic heart disease, and patients with impaired kidney function should be monitored more cautiously when taking this medication. Common side effects may include dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections, and more. Rarely, serious side effects such as blood disorders, liver dysfunction, and vascular angioedema may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a healthcare professional immediately. This drug lowers blood pressure, so it's important to have regular blood pressure and blood tests to monitor for excessive drops in blood pressure or deterioration of kidney function. There may be interactions if taken with other hypertension medications, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist about all medications they are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, and if breastfeeding, discontinuation is recommended. Safety for children or adolescents under 18 has not been established, so it is best not to use it. For elderly patients, it is important to adjust doses gradually to prevent excessive drops in blood pressure. Overdose may cause hypotension, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat; in such cases, seek medical attention immediately. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important to store it in its original packaging to prevent quality issues.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (face, lips, tongue, throat, etc.), rash, severe edema, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, liver dysfunction (including jaundice), hepatitis, acute renal failure, kidney damage, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, paralysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, breathing problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms, severe edema or urination problems

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, paresthesia, indigestion, gastritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase (CK), hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, rash, increased sweating,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also recommended to keep the medicine at a cool room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Light pink tablets that are round and biconvex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle