Hyutecan Tablet 16mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension adults: The recommended initial and maintenance dose is 8 to 16 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil taken orally once a day. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks at 16 mg per day, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once a day. Heart failure adults: The recommended initial dose is 4 mg taken orally once a day. The dose may be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks, considering the patient's tolerance.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, hence if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinuation should occur immediately. Patients who are allergic to this medication, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and patients with certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with high blood potassium levels, patients with impaired liver or kidney function, and patients with heart valve diseases should exercise caution when using this medication. Side effects such as dizziness, back pain, and respiratory infections may occur, and in rare cases, serious blood disorders, liver dysfunction, or skin rashes may arise; immediate consultation with a doctor is essential if unusual symptoms appear. Since this medication may affect kidney function, patients with kidney impairment should regularly monitor kidney function and serum potassium levels through blood tests. When used in conjunction with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium supplements, the risk of side effects may increase due to interactions, hence consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. There is a risk of dizziness when driving or operating machinery, and caution is advised. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat may be noticed, requiring immediate medical attention. It is safest for children, adolescents, and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use this medication. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is essential to store it in its original packaging as transferring it to another container may affect its quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• dyspnea
• angioedema
• rash
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• paralysis
• syncope
• shock

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, arthralgia, proteinuria, weakness, fever, altered perception, indigestion, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, epistaxis, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, rash, increased sweating, hematuria,

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

Appearance

Light yellow-pink tablets that are round with a biconvex shape on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle