Candelova Tablets 10/8 mg

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, adult patients are recommended to take an initial and maintenance dose of 8 to 16 mg orally, once daily. If the blood pressure is not controlled after taking 16 mg for 4 weeks, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 32 mg per day. The initial dose for patients with volume depletion or kidney impairment is 4 mg, and for patients with liver impairment, it starts at 2 mg once daily. For heart failure patients, the initial

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of Candesartan Cilexetil in adolescents and children under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause severe 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. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception before taking this medication, and it is advisable to avoid this medication while breastfeeding. This medication should not be given to patients with certain liver diseases or severe kidney disorders, and those with congenital lactose intolerance should also avoid it. Elderly patients, patients with impaired liver function, and patients with high serum potassium levels should use this medication with particular caution and undergo regular liver and kidney function tests. If muscle pain or weakness, or sudden muscle pain occurs, consult a doctor immediately, and if these symptoms are severe or muscle enzyme levels rise, discontinuation of medication may be necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, especially when taken with diuretics, potassium-sparing agents, certain antibiotics, antifungals, etc. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia may occur, necessitating an immediate hospital visit for appropriate treatment. There may be dizziness or fatigue when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer the medication to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• rhinitis
• hives
• localized infections
• periodontitis
• fatigue
• inflammation
• foreign body sensation
• dermatitis

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremely cold or hot places.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3) - 30 tablets/PTP[30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)]