Candesartan and Rosuvastatin Tablets 5/8 mg

Adult dose

Candesartan Cilexetil for essential hypertension: The recommended oral dose is 8 to 16 mg once daily. After 4 weeks of administering 16 mg, if blood pressure is not controlled, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For heart failure: An initial dose of 4 mg once daily is recommended, and the dose may be doubled at intervals of at least 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For Rosuvastatin for primary hyperlipidemia: Start with 5 mg once daily.

Child dose

The 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 and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, severely compromised liver function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with muscle disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with compromised liver function, or patients with hyperkalemia should take this medication with special caution, and regular blood tests and physical status checks are recommended. Symptoms such as muscle aches, weakness, headaches, dyspepsia may appear during treatment, and if these symptoms are severe or persistent, a physician should be consulted immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptive methods, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication. In cases of overdose, hypotension and dizziness may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Be cautious when driving or operating machinery as dizziness due to lowered blood pressure may occur. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer medications to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, systemic malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, vision changes, paralysis, decreased urine output, systemic heart failure

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• localized infection
• periodontitis
• fatigue
• inflammation
• foreign body sensation
• itching
• joint stiffness

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 3)]