Amlokande Tablet 16/5 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil, S-Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is preferable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with renal impairment, an initial dose of 4 mg once daily of candesartan cilexetil is recommended, making this medication unsuitable for initial treatment. For patients with hepatic impairment, an initial dose of 2 mg once daily of candesartan cilexetil is recommended.

Child dose

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

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so treatment should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This drug should not be administered to patients with specific allergic reactions or with a history of severe liver dysfunction, severe kidney dysfunction, or angioedema. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, those with impaired liver function, and patients with severe hypotension should be observed carefully when using this drug. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, caution is required in patients with hypotension or heart failure to avoid exacerbating symptoms. It is important to regularly check serum potassium levels and kidney function during treatment with this drug to monitor for abnormalities. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., so consultation with medical personnel is essential. If symptoms such as dizziness, headache, swelling, or skin rash occur during treatment, medical personnel should be informed immediately. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medicine, and if it is absolutely necessary to take it, they should consult with a specialist prior to the decision. This drug is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, etc., may occur, so the dosage should be strictly followed and medical attention should be sought immediately if any adverse symptoms arise. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to a different container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, 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 prevent exposure to air or moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy of the drug for a longer period.

Appearance

White, double convex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle