Hanwha Rocan Tablet 10/8 Milligrams (Rosuvastatin Calcium, Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

Candesartan Cilexetil - Essential Hypertension: The recommended oral dose is 8 to 16 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 4 weeks of 16 mg dosing, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. - Heart Failure: The initial dose is 4 mg once daily, and it may be doubled at intervals of more than 2 weeks, with a maximum dose of 32 mg once daily. Rosuvastatin - 5 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication, severely impaired liver function, pregnant or nursing women, and those with muscle disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with mildly impaired liver function, elevated blood potassium levels, or existing cardiovascular disease should take this medication with caution, and regular blood tests and health checks are necessary. This medication may cause muscle-related side effects such as myalgia, myopathy, and rarely rhabdomyolysis; thus, if muscle pain or weakness occurs during use, a doctor should be consulted immediately. Liver function abnormalities may occur, so liver function tests should be conducted regularly before and during treatment, and the medication should be stopped if liver enzyme levels rise significantly. As this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms of hypotension or dizziness may occur, necessitating caution while driving or operating machinery. Drug interactions may occur, so inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications currently being taken. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension or dizziness; seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema, facial swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), generalized malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nasopharyngitis
• fatigue
• dermatitis
• itching
• musculoskeletal pain
• cataract
• photophobia
• dyspepsia
• nausea

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). This way, the effectiveness of the medication is well maintained and can be safely used.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)