Hypertension Tablet 16 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension in adults: The recommended initial and maintenance dose of Candesartan Cilexetil is 8-16 mg orally once a day. After taking 16 mg for 4 weeks if blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. Peak effect will be observed within 4 weeks of starting treatment. Heart failure in adults: The recommended initial dose is 4 mg once daily. The dose can be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks, with a maximum of 32 mg once daily.

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 and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication, severe liver impairment, certain hereditary diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, patients with extremely low blood pressure, and those with heart or vascular problems should take this medication with special caution and should have regular blood pressure and kidney function tests as directed by their physician. Possible side effects during treatment may include dizziness, headache, muscle pain, and respiratory infections. In severe cases, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, and allergic reactions may occur; symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, and potassium supplements, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications currently being taken. Driving or operating machinery may cause dizziness due to low blood pressure; caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult with their doctor before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers should either avoid this medication or discontinue breastfeeding. In the case of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension, dizziness, and rapid heart rate; immediate medical treatment should be sought as this medication is not removed by dialysis. Keep this medication out of reach of children and be careful not to transfer it to another container, as this may affect its quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), cold sweat, pallor, severe rash, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, and severe swelling of the body.

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, joint pain, proteinuria, weakness, fever, numbness, indigestion, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase (CK), hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, muscle pain, nosebleeds, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, dyspnea, rash,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light yellowish-pink tablets that are convex on both sides.

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle