Mahakan Tablet 8/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). For patients with renal impairment, an initial dose of 4 mg once daily of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended, so it is not advisable to administer this medication as initial therapy. For patients with hepatic impairment, an initial dose of 2 mg once daily of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established for adolescents and children under the age of 18, so administration of this drug is not recommended.

This medicine can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Persons allergic to this drug or similar ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, and patients with certain diseases should not use this medication. Elderly patients or those with very low blood pressure, patients with slightly impaired liver or kidney function, and patients with heart disease should use this medication with caution. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, swelling, and itching may occur during treatment, so any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. It is especially important to have regular blood pressure and blood tests due to the risk of excessively low blood pressure or worsening kidney function. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive drugs, certain diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., so it is essential to inform the doctor about any current medications. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Women who are planning to become pregnant or may be pregnant should not take this medication, and it is also advisable to avoid it while breastfeeding. The safety of this medication has not been established for children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to administer it to individuals under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred 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 oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing with fever and difficulty breathing, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Hemorrhoids
• gastritis
• upper abdominal pain
• colonic polyps
• pancreatitis
• chronic gastritis
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• irritable bowel syndrome
• reflux
• constipation

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink, double convex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)