CantaBel A Tablets 16/5/10 mg

Adult dose

The medication is administered once a day, one tablet, with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). The dosing should be individualized based on the effectiveness and tolerability of Candesartan Cilexetil/Amlodipine combination and Atorvastatin. For the Candesartan Cilexetil/Amlodipine combination, - 8/5 mg: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 8 mg of Candesartan Cilexetil or 5 mg of Amlodipine.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. If there are muscle-related adverse symptoms or significantly elevated creatine kinase levels in blood tests, the use of this medication should be stopped, and special caution is required for patients at risk of myopathy. Patients allergic to any ingredients in this medication, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver disease or cholestasis, and patients with severe renal impairment should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, those with impaired liver or kidney function, hypotensive patients, and patients with heart valve disease require more careful monitoring when taking this medication. Side effects such as myalgia, headache, dizziness, edema, dyspepsia, and liver function abnormalities may occur; therefore, if symptoms are severe or persistent, consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. It is particularly important to regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels during the use of this medication to detect any abnormal signs early and manage them appropriately. In addition, this medication may interact with various other drugs; thus, patients taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist. During the use of this medication, if sudden muscle pain, muscle weakness, severe fatigue, or fever occur, it is important to immediately inform healthcare professionals and undergo testing. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This medication may increase blood concentration when taken with grapefruit juice; therefore, it is advisable to avoid consuming grapefruit juice. Long-term use of this medication may increase the risk of liver function abnormalities or diabetes, so regular health check-ups are necessary.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, painful mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever
• Skin or eyes turning yellow (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• fainting
• chest pain
• edema
• palpitations
• urinary tract infections
• gastrointestinal pain
• increased blood pressure
• nausea

Store the medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture infiltration, and the optimal storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP