Medication info
Candero-Tan Plus Tablets

Candero-Tan Plus Tablets

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Candesartan Cilexetil›16mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
일동제약(주)
Appearance
White rectangular tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201007774 · Notified 2010.12.31 · Insurance code 642903960

Summary

Main use
Improvement of essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The recommended dosage for this drug is 1 tablet once a day, taken regardless of meals. 1) Adults: Adjust the dosage of Candesartan Cilexetil before switching to this drug. It may be possible to switch directly to this drug from monotherapy when clinically appropriate. 2) Elderly: No dose adjustment is needed. 3) Patients with decreased effective blood volume: It is recommended to adjust the dosage of Candesartan Cilexetil; the initial dose is 4mg.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is used for the treatment of essential hypertension, which is difficult to achieve sufficient effects with individual components alone. In other words, when blood pressure control is challenging with monotherapy, this medication helps to effectively lower and control blood pressure. Essential hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular complications if blood pressure is not consistently managed, making this medication crucial for safe and effective blood pressure management.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this drug is 1 tablet once a day, taken regardless of meals. 1) Adults: Adjust the dosage of Candesartan Cilexetil before switching to this drug. It may be possible to switch directly to this drug from monotherapy when clinically appropriate. 2) Elderly: No dose adjustment is needed. 3) Patients with decreased effective blood volume: It is recommended to adjust the dosage of Candesartan Cilexetil; the initial dose is 4mg.

Precautions

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals allergic to the ingredients in this drug or sulfonamide derivatives should not take it. Patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, a history of specific angioedema, gout, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, or hypercalcemia should not use this drug. Patients with reduced blood volume or electrolyte imbalance, patients at risk for hepatic coma, and those with heart valve disease should use this drug cautiously. This drug may cause mild side effects such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue, and serious adverse reactions such as blood disorders, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes may occur infrequently. It is important to regularly check blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels during the use of this drug to ensure there are no abnormalities. Interactions with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., may increase the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to consult with the attending physician or pharmacist. This drug may be secreted in breast milk, so breastfeeding should be discontinued or a physician should be consulted if breastfeeding. Safety in children under 18 years has not been established, so caution in use is necessary. Elderly patients should take this drug cautiously to avoid excessively low blood pressure, which can burden the heart or kidneys. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, and dizziness may occur; seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation in quality. When driving or operating machinery, caution is needed as dizziness or fatigue may occur.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • back pain
  • dizziness
  • respiratory infections
  • symptoms similar to the flu
  • sinusitis
  • bronchitis
  • urinary tract infections
  • nausea
  • bruising
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  • tachycardia
  • fatigue
  • abdominal pain
  • pharyngitis
  • dyslipidemia
  • nasopharyngitis
  • cough
  • increased blood sugar
  • elevated serum uric acid
  • increased ALT
  • increased AST
  • increased creatinine
  • increased urea
  • increased potassium
  • decreased sodium
  • dizziness
  • intestinal vascular swelling
  • diarrhea
  • angioedema
  • pruritus
  • arthralgia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

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

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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