Hysartan Tablets 8mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: An initial and maintenance dose of 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended to be taken orally once daily. If blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg once daily, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. The maximum effect is achieved within 4 weeks of starting treatment. Heart Failure: An initial dose of 4 mg once daily is recommended. Dosage should be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks, considering patient tolerance, with a maximum of 32 mg once daily possible.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver dysfunction or cholestasis, patients with hereditary angioedema, and those with certain genetic lactose intolerance. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, patients with heart valve disease, and those with poor kidney function should use this medication with caution. Side effects such as dizziness, back pain, and respiratory infections may occur during treatment, and patients with heart failure are at risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and worsening kidney function, so regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor their condition. Caution should be exercised when taking potassium supplements or medications rich in potassium, as potassium levels in the blood may increase. Additionally, since this medication lowers blood pressure, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to the potential for dizziness or drowsiness. When used in combination with other antihypertensive medicines or diuretics, interactions may cause blood pressure to drop too low or affect kidney function, so it should be taken as directed by a physician. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to use it in individuals under 18 years of age. In the event of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may occur, and immediate contact with a healthcare professional is necessary for appropriate treatment. Finally, it should be kept out of the reach of children, and the medication should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), difficulty breathing, cold sweats, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lack of energy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Light yellow-pink, round, biconvex tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle