Amlokande Tablet 16/2.5 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil, Esamlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one tablet once a day, taken with water irrespective of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). For patients with kidney impairment, a starting dose of 4 mg once daily of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended, so initiating this medication is not preferable in such cases. For patients with liver impairment, a starting dose of 2 mg once daily of Candesartan Cilexetil is recommended.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under the age of 18 have not been established, so the use of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious damage to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. This medication is contraindicated for certain patients. For example, individuals with allergies to the medication, pregnant women, patients with severe liver impairment, those with severe kidney impairment, or patients with a history of angioedema should not use it. Elderly patients or those with specific health conditions such as heart disease or kidney disease should exercise special caution when using this medication. While taking this medication, various side effects such as dizziness, headaches, swelling, dyspepsia, and skin rashes may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Interactions may occur when taking this medication with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium-sparing diuretics, so inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take this medication, and nursing mothers should either discontinue breastfeeding or consider alternative treatments. Safety has not been established for children and adolescents under 18 years, so its use is not recommended. In the event of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate consultation with a medical institution for appropriate treatment is needed. Store this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it into other containers. Caution is needed as dizziness may occur while driving a vehicle or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, bi-convex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle