Rotacan Tablets 5/8 Milligrams

Adult dose

Candesartan Cilexetil for essential hypertension: The recommended dose is 8 to 16 mg orally once daily. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. Heart failure: The initial dose of 4 mg once daily is recommended, and the dose may be doubled at intervals of more than 2 weeks, with a maximum of 32 mg once daily possible. Rosuvastatin primary hyperlipidemia

Child dose

Candesartan Cilexetil for children (adolescents and children under 18 years): Safety and efficacy have not been established.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus or newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in individuals allergic to this medication or its components, those with severe liver dysfunction or active liver disease, pregnant or nursing women, and those with severe kidney impairment. Additionally, individuals with genetic conditions that prevent them from digesting lactose should not take this medication. Elderly individuals, those with high serum potassium levels, liver dysfunction, or cardiovascular diseases should exercise special caution when taking this medication. Patients who experience symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness should consult a doctor immediately, and it is advisable to have regular muscle-related examinations. This medication may affect liver function, so liver enzyme levels should be regularly monitored, and the medication should be discontinued if abnormalities are found. There may be interactions if this medication is taken with other drugs; therefore, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods. Safety and efficacy for children have not been established, and it is not recommended for use in this population. Elderly patients are at risk of side effects from blood pressure reduction and should take caution when using this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and dizziness may occur, and immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. During treatment with this medication, caution should be exercised while driving or operating machinery due to potential dizziness. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, etc.), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/conjunctival mucosa, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• orthostatic dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• miliary rash
• local infection
• periodontitis
• fatigue
• foreign body sensation
• dermatitis

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

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)