Candebar Tablets 16/5mg (Candesartan Cilexetil, Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with renal impairment, an initial dose of 4 milligrams of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended, hence initiating treatment with this medication is not advisable. For patients with hepatic impairment, an initial dose of 2 milligrams of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be administered to patients with allergies to this medication, patients with certain liver or kidney diseases, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Particular caution is required when using this medication in elderly patients or those with very low blood pressure, or poor kidney function. Various side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, edema, myalgia may occur during the use of this medication, so consult a doctor if any abnormal symptoms appear. Routine examination and monitoring are necessary since kidney function or potassium levels in the blood may change. Interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so it is important to inform the doctor about any other medications being taken. Caution is needed as dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding should avoid this medication; if unavoidable, consultation with a doctor is necessary. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, rapid heartbeat may occur, and appropriate treatment should be sought immediately at a hospital. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance

White, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle