Candecan Duo Tablet 20/32 mg

Adult dose

Candesartan Cilexetil for essential hypertension: The recommended oral dose is 8–16 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks of treatment at 16 mg, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For heart failure: The initial dose is 4 mg once daily, which may be increased at intervals of 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin for primary hypercholesterolemia, etc.: The initial dose is 5 mg once daily.

Child dose

Candesartan Cilexetil in children: Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients and adolescents under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or those with a history of liver disease, severe renal impairment, myopathy, or angioedema should not take this medication. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive measures considering the possibility of pregnancy, and this medication should not be taken if planning to become pregnant or if already pregnant. Special caution is needed when used in elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver disease, and heart disease. This medication can cause muscle-related side effects, such as myalgia and myopathy, and if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, the patient should consult a physician immediately. Liver function abnormalities may occur, so regular liver function tests are recommended before and during treatment. This medication may interact with other drugs, and any other medications being taken should be reported to the healthcare provider. Care should be taken, especially when used in conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In case of overdose, appropriate treatment is required based on the symptoms, and this medication is not removed by dialysis. Caution is advised for dizziness or fatigue when driving or operating machinery. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer medicines from their original container to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe skin adverse reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized malaise, liver abnormalities, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• itching
• fatigue
• dyspepsia
• nausea
• myalgia
• musculoskeletal discomfort
• arthralgia

This medication can deteriorate due to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance

Pink, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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