Cantavel A Tablet 8/5/10 Milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is administered as one tablet once a day regardless of meals, ideally at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). The combination of Candesartan Cilexetil/Amlodipine is given in the following doses if blood pressure is inadequately controlled: - 8/5 milligrams: Candesartan Cilexetil 8 milligrams or Amlodipine 5 milligrams - 16/5 milligrams: Candesartan Cilexetil 16 milligrams or

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. If any symptoms related to muscles appear or if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly, discontinue use immediately. Special caution is needed for patients with acute infections or serious metabolic disorders. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or may become pregnant, are nursing, have severe liver disease or active liver disease, or have severe kidney impairment. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, hypotension, heart valve disease, and patients with reduced kidney function should use this medication with caution and regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels. As this medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, symptoms of hypotension or dizziness may occur; caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, if muscle pain, muscle weakness, fever, etc., occur, consult a physician immediately; if symptoms of liver dysfunction (nausea, vomiting, jaundice, etc.) appear, discontinue use immediately and inform your doctor. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may increase the drug concentration, so it is best to avoid it. Regular blood tests and kidney function tests before and after taking this medication to check for abnormalities is advisable for safety. During the course of treatment, ensuring appropriate fluid intake and health management is important to minimize the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin shedding, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with accompanying fever or respiratory issues, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), profound fatigue, sudden severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• fainting
• weakness
• fever
• dyspepsia
• gastroenteritis
• tachycardia
• muscle pain
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container, protected from air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White egg-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PVC, 10 tablets/PVC