Cande Duo Tablets 5/8 mg

Adult dose

For essential hypertension with Candesartan Cilexetil, orally administer 8-16 mg once daily, and if blood pressure is not controlled after 4 weeks, the dose may be increased up to 32 mg once daily. For heart failure, the initial dose is 4 mg once daily, and this may be doubled at intervals of more than 2 weeks up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin is initiated at 5 mg once daily, and based on necessity, may be adjusted to 10 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in individuals under the age of 18 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. Furthermore, women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception and it is safer for pregnant or nursing women not to use this medication. It should not be administered to patients with impaired liver function or severe kidney dysfunction, and those with specific genetic metabolic disorders should avoid it. As muscle-related side effects may occur, patients should consult a doctor immediately if they experience muscle pain or weakness, and monitoring of muscle enzyme levels is necessary before and during treatment. Caution is required when administering to elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, or heart disease, as excessive drops in blood pressure can lead to dizziness or fainting. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or specific drugs, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any medications they are taking. Periodic liver function tests are recommended since signs of liver dysfunction may occur during treatment. Caution is needed as dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, patients should visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment, and there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment will be provided. Keep out of reach of children, and avoid transferring the medication to other containers to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual abnormalities, paralysis, and general weakness.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• orthostatic dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• papilloma
• local infection
• periodontitis
• chest discomfort
• fatigue
• inflammation

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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