CantaBell Tablet 16/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g. in the morning). If blood pressure is not controlled, dose adjustments may be needed, and dose adjustment is recommended for patients with renal impairment or liver impairment.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established; therefore, administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication should not be administered to pregnant women. If pregnancy is confirmed during treatment with this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication, severe liver dysfunction, and those with a history of certain kidney diseases or vascular edema should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, mild liver dysfunction, or severe hypotension or valvular heart disease. As this medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, patients who exhibit symptoms of hypotension or have low blood volume must be especially cautious, and blood pressure and renal function should be regularly monitored. In clinical trials and post-marketing surveys, side effects such as headache, dizziness, peripheral edema, flushing, etc. have been reported, and rarely skin rashes, blood disorders, liver function abnormalities may occur. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or diuretics, thus you must consult your physician or pharmacist, particularly being cautious with the concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or lithium preparations. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication; if it is absolutely necessary to use it, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and effectiveness for children under 18 years have not been established, so this medication should not be used in this population. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, among others, may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, jaundice, sudden and very severe headache, paralysis, serious neurological symptoms, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling, increased blood pressure accompanied by severe edema or urination abnormalities, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, angioedema, interstitial pneumonia

Mild side effects

• Headache
• peripheral edema
• increased triglycerides
• flushing
• dizziness
• facial nerve palsy
• nasopharyngitis
• bronchitis
• conjunctivitis
• upper respiratory infections

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

Appearance

Pale yellow round tablet

Package unit

5 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle