Cantabel A Tablet 8/5/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, 1 tablet with or without food. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Dosage should be individualized for each patient based on the efficacy and tolerability of Candesartan Cilexetil/Amlodipine combination and Atorvastatin. Candesartan Cilexetil/Amlodipine Combination - 8/5 mg: Administer 8 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil or 5 mg of Amlodipine for patients not properly controlling blood pressure.

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 muscle problems occur or muscle enzyme levels significantly increase, this medication should be stopped. Patients at higher risk of myopathy, such as those with infections, hypotension, surgeries, trauma, etc., need to exercise caution. Patients with allergies to any components of this drug, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with severe liver disease or certain renal impairments should not take this medication. Seniors, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with impaired liver function, those with hypotension, heart valve disease, and patients with diminished kidney function should take this medication with greater care, requiring regular blood pressure and kidney function checks. This medication lowers blood pressure, so it should be avoided in patients with hypotension or shock symptoms; if blood pressure becomes too low, appropriate measures should be taken under medical advice. During treatment, side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, headache, edema, dyspepsia, and liver function abnormalities may occur; consult a doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Additionally, some components of this medication can affect the liver or muscles, so regular liver function and muscle enzyme tests should be performed, and if abnormal symptoms appear, discontinuation is advised. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform a doctor or pharmacist of any current medications taken, especially when used with antihypertensives, lipid-lowering agents, antibiotics, antifungals, or immunosuppressants. Grapefruit juice may increase the concentration of this medication in the blood, so it is advisable to avoid consuming grapefruit juice. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Regular check-ups and adherence to medical advice during usage are important, and any abnormal symptoms should be promptly reported.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever indicating respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• syncope
• chest pain
• edema
• palpitations
• urinary tract infection
• gastrointestinal pain
• increased blood pressure
• gastrointestinal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture exposure, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Bright yellow, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP