Rosucande Tablet 10/16 mg

Adult dose

For the treatment of essential hypertension with Candesartan Cilexetil, the recommended starting and maintenance dosage for adults is 8-16 mg orally once daily. If blood pressure control is insufficient after 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg, the dose may be increased up to 32 mg once daily. For the treatment of heart failure, the initial dose is 4 mg orally once daily, which can be doubled at intervals of more than 2 weeks up to a maximum of 32 mg. Rosuvastatin is used for primary hypercholesterolemia

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of Candesartan Cilexetil have not been established in pediatric and adolescent patients under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be administered to those with hypersensitivity to this medication or to patients with liver disease, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal failure, myopathy, hereditary angioedema, etc. Caution is warranted for elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, and it is important to regularly check liver function and muscle status. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately, and blood tests may be needed to confirm muscle damage. The risk of side effects may increase when taken with other antihypertensives or specific medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. It is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy in this age group have not been established. In the case of overdose, appropriate treatment is required based on the symptoms, as there is no specific antidote, and guidance should be followed from healthcare providers. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children, and it is advised not to transfer the medication from its original container to another one.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• orthostatic dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• urticaria
• local infections
• gingivitis
• chest discomfort
• fatigue
• inflammation

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will prolong the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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