Tugenonjeong 20/32 Milligrams

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is to administer 8-16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil orally once daily. After 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg, if blood pressure control is inadequate, it can be increased to a maximum of 32 mg. For heart failure, the initial dose is 4 mg once daily, with doubling of the dose after intervals of more than 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 32 mg. Rosuvastatin is to be taken regardless of meals.

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 if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be administered in patients with hypersensitivity to it, severely impaired liver function, pregnant and nursing women, and patients with certain kidney diseases or myopathy. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with compromised liver function, and patients with cardiovascular diseases should be monitored more closely when using this medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain or muscle weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately, and in severe cases, it may be necessary to discontinue this medication. This medication can affect liver and kidney function, so it is important to regularly check liver enzymes and kidney function through blood tests. When taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, anticoagulants, etc., interactions may occur, so it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception. Its safety and efficacy have not been established for children, so it is not recommended for use. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and dizziness may appear, so it is essential to visit a medical institution immediately. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery during the use of this medication, so caution is advised. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it from the original container to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat), severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, bowel vascular edema, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, jaundice, sudden severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, drastically reduced urine output, severe generalized edema and increased blood pressure,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• local infections
• fatigue
• generalized itching
• pruritus
• joint stiffness
• limb pain
• glare

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best stored at room temperature, i.e., between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)