Candeval Tablets 8/2.5mg (Candesaritan Cilexetil, Es-Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). - 8/2.5 mg: Administer Candesaritan Cilexetil 8 mg or Es-Amlodipine 2.5 mg (Amlodipine 5 mg) to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled. - 16/2.5 mg: Administer Candesaritan Cilexetil 16 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for adolescents and children under 18 years of age; hence, administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be taken by individuals with known allergies to it, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, or patients with severe renal impairment. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, or hypotension should use this medication with caution, as the risk may increase when combined with certain other medications. While taking this medication, side effects may include dizziness, headache, hypotension, edema, dyspepsia, and pruritus, so if symptoms are severe or persistent, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease should have their renal function regularly monitored through blood tests. If blood pressure drops too low or shock symptoms appear, report immediately to a healthcare provider. When taking this medication with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium-sparing agents, there may be an increased risk of side effects due to interactions, so consultation with a doctor is essential. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, symptoms may include severe hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, and those affected should seek immediate medical treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Hemorrhoids
• gastritis
• upper abdominal pain
• colon polyps
• pancreatitis
• chronic gastritis
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• irritable bowel syndrome
• reflux
• constipation

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensures its safe use.

Appearance

White, round, biconvex film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle