Neocandesartan Tablet 16mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

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

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in adolescents and children under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It is safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as for nursing mothers, to avoid using this medication. Patients with allergies to this drug, severe liver impairment, or certain genetic diseases should also avoid administration. Caution is required for the elderly, patients with impaired kidney function, and those with hyperkalemia while using this drug, and regular blood tests to check kidney function and serum potassium levels are important. Hypotensive patients and those with heart failure should be especially cautious as blood pressure may drop too low, and they should consult healthcare providers immediately if symptoms appear. This medication may have an enhanced effect when used with other antihypertensive agents, so it should be used according to a physician’s instructions when combined. Additionally, caution is needed as concomitant use with certain diuretics or potassium supplements may dangerously elevate serum potassium levels. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is warranted. In the event of an overdose, symptomatic hypotension and dizziness may occur, necessitating urgent treatment. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), difficulty breathing (dyspnea), respiratory abnormalities accompanied by fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), sudden and severe headache, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe systemic swelling, increased blood pressure, shock, loss of consciousness, acute renal failure, liver function impairment, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, etc.), intestinal vascular swelling, confusion of consciousness

Mild side effects

Dizziness, back pain, respiratory infection (upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, rhinitis), fatigue, peripheral edema, chest pain, headache, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, joint pain, proteinuria, weakness, fever, paresthesia, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, creatine kinase (CK) increase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, nasal hemorrhage, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, rash, increased sweating,

This medication can be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also recommended to avoid extremely hot or cold environments, keeping it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink, double-convex, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle