Hanwha Rocan Tablet 5/8mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium, Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension with candesartan cilexetil, the recommended starting and maintenance dose is 8 to 16 mg once daily. If after 4 weeks at 16 mg once daily blood pressure is still not adequately controlled, the dose can be increased up to 32 mg once daily. For heart failure, the initial dose of 4 mg once daily is recommended, and the dose can be doubled at intervals of more than 2 weeks according to patient tolerability, up to a maximum of once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy for adolescents and children under 18 years old have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergic reaction to this medication or with liver function issues, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with severe kidney or liver impairment should not take this medication. Patients at high risk for muscle disease or muscle damage should also avoid using this medication, especially when taking high doses. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, weakened liver function, and cardiac or kidney diseases require careful monitoring and regular testing when taking this medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur during treatment, consult a physician immediately and, if necessary, check the condition through muscle enzyme tests. Liver function tests should also be performed regularly, and if liver enzyme levels significantly increase, the medication should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications or specific medications, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider. Women planning to become pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before taking this medication and use appropriate contraception methods. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fatigue may occur. In cases of overdose, appropriate treatment is needed based on symptoms, especially if symptoms like hypotension or dizziness occur, medical help should be sought immediately. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, store it in its original container to prevent misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, choking or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory symptoms accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice, severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• millia
• local infection
• periodontitis
• fatigue
• inflammation
• foreign body sensation
• itching

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius during storage.

Appearance

Pink, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)