Candesartan Tablets 8 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, an initial and maintenance dose of 8 to 16 mg of candesartan cilexetil taken orally once daily is recommended. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled even after 4 weeks of treatment at a dose of 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased up to 32 mg once daily. In patients with reduced intravascular effective blood volume and patients with kidney impairment, the initial dose is 4 mg, while for patients with liver impairment, treatment should start at 2 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to it or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, patients with hereditary angioedema, patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, and certain genetically lactose intolerant patients. Careful administration is required for the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, patients with heart valve diseases, patients with ischemic heart disease or cerebrovascular disorders, patients with renal artery stenosis, patients with decreased intravascular effective blood volume, patients with kidney impairment, recent kidney transplant patients, and patients under 18 years of age. Various side effects such as dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections, fatigue, headache, nausea, diarrhea, rash, hematuria, etc., may occur during the use of this medication. In heart failure patients, hypotension, hyperkalemia, and impaired kidney function may occur; therefore, regular monitoring is needed. Due to the strong blood pressure-lowering effect, care should be taken if blood pressure drops too low or if kidney function deteriorates. When used together with other antihypertensive medications or potassium-sparing diuretics, serum potassium levels should be monitored regularly. It is recommended not to take this medication within 24 hours before surgery, and special caution is needed for patients undergoing hemodialysis or those on strict salt restrictions, as well as patients taking diuretics due to the risk of hypotension or worsening kidney function. Caution is also needed when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or lethargy may occur. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and those planning pregnancy should consult a doctor. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

Dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections (upper respiratory infections, pharyngitis, rhinitis), fatigue, peripheral edema, chest pain, headache, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, joint pain, proteinuria, weakness, fever, paresthesia, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, myalgia, nasal bleeding, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, rash, increased sweating, hematuria,

This medication can deteriorate due to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature to preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Light pink tablets that are round and biconvex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle