Neocandec Tablet 8 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

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

Child dose

Children: Safety and efficacy in patients aged 18 years and younger have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergy to this medication, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and those with hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function, hyperkalemia, or heart valve disease should use this medication with caution, and regular blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels are important. Side effects such as dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections, may occur during treatment, and in severe cases, hypotension, worsening kidney function, and hyperkalemia may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Blood pressure may drop too low or shock symptoms may appear, so especially for heart failure patients or those taking diuretics, the initial dosage should be started low and their condition closely monitored. The effect of this medication may increase when taken with other blood pressure-lowering medications, so when used in combination, it should be taken according to the instructions of a healthcare professional. Particularly, caution should be taken when used with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, as it may increase blood potassium levels to dangerous levels. Women of childbearing potential should fully understand the risks of this medication and may need to take a pregnancy test. If planning to become pregnant, consult a physician. Nursing women are advised to avoid this medication, and if necessary, it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding. This medication should not be used in children and adolescents since safety and efficacy have not been established. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and rapid heart rate may occur, and immediate medical attention is necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may cause quality degradation or accidents, so caution is urged.

Serious side effects

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

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, dyspepsia, gastritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase (CK), hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, shortness of breath, rash,

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Pink, biconvex, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle