Kanaden Tablet 60 mg (Pimasartan Potassium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 30 to 60 mg once daily, taken regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased to 120 mg once daily. Elderly patients (over 70 years) and patients with severe renal impairment should start at 30 mg once daily, and patients with severe renal impairment should not exceed 60 mg per day. For patients with reduced effective blood volume, the initial dose is.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in pediatric and adolescent patients under the age of 18 have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to any of the components of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients on kidney dialysis, those with severe liver impairment, patients with bile duct obstruction, and diabetic patients with certain kidney dysfunction should not take this medication. Patients with low blood volume or salt deficiency, patients with impaired kidney function, patients with renovascular hypertension, patients with aortic or mitral stenosis, and those with primary aldosteronism should be especially cautious when taking this medication. This medication can cause various side effects such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, itching, and erectile dysfunction, and serious renal issues or cardiovascular abnormalities have been reported rarely. There can be a risk of hypotension when starting treatment or increasing the dose, so blood pressure and electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly, and appropriate measures should be taken immediately if symptoms of hypotension occur. This medication can increase serum potassium levels, so potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics should be used with caution, and serum potassium levels should be monitored closely. There may be interactions when taken in combination with other antihypertensives, lithium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), etc., so it is essential to consult with healthcare professionals. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and caution should be exercised in children and in elderly patients aged over 65 as its safety and efficacy have not been fully confirmed in these groups. In case of overdose, hypotension and arrhythmia may occur, so if symptoms arise, immediate medical attention should be sought. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• fainting
• sedation
• migraine
• dyspepsia
• vomiting
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• weakness

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication to preserve its efficacy.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet with a score line on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle