Crestor-Candeza Tablet 10/8 mg

Adult dose

○ Candesartan cilexetil 1. Essential hypertension 1) Adults: 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 after 4 weeks of treatment at a dose of 16 mg once daily, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. 2. Heart failure 1) Adults: An initial dose of 4 mg taken orally once daily is recommended. After a period of at least 2 weeks, the dose may be doubled according to the patient's tolerance, up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily.

Child dose

○ Candesartan cilexetil 6) Pediatrics: Safety and efficacy for adolescents and children under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with a history of allergies to this medication, liver disease, severe kidney impairment, or hereditary angioedema should not take it. Women of childbearing potential should take appropriate contraceptive measures considering the possibility of pregnancy, and this medication should not be used if planning pregnancy or during pregnancy. Caution should be exercised when administering to elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with liver impairment. Regular monitoring of liver function tests and serum potassium levels is necessary. This medication can cause muscle-related side effects such as myalgia, myopathy, and rarely rhabdomyolysis. Patients experiencing unusual muscle symptoms should contact their physician immediately. As this medication may affect liver function, liver enzyme levels should be monitored periodically, and if liver function is severely impaired, discontinuation is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your physician or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Nursing mothers are advised not to take this medication, and if necessary, should discontinue breastfeeding. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and dizziness may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. Use caution while driving or operating machinery, as transient dizziness may occur during treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• local infection
• periodontitis
• fatigue
• itching
• dermatitis
• musculoskeletal pain
• sore throat

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3]