Decartan Tablet 16 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Adult dose

For adults with essential hypertension: The initial and maintenance dose is 8 to 16 mg of candesartan cilexetil taken orally once daily. If blood pressure control is insufficient after 4 weeks of treatment with 16 mg once daily, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. For adults with heart failure: The recommended initial dose is 4 mg once daily, with the dose increased by doubling at intervals of at least 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily depending on patient tolerance.

Child dose

Pediatric: Safety and efficacy in patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This drug 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 used by those who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver disease, those with a history of certain angioedema, and patients with specific genetic diseases. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver disease, or heart and kidney diseases should exercise extra caution when using this drug, and regular monitoring of kidney function and blood pressure is necessary. Some patients may experience mild side effects such as dizziness, back pain, or respiratory infections, while heart failure patients may experience hypotension, hyperkalemia, or kidney function impairment, making it crucial to regularly check their conditions through blood tests. Rare side effects such as blood and lymphatic system abnormalities, liver dysfunction, skin rash, muscle pain, and hematuria have also been reported, so any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with medical personnel. This drug can enhance the effects of other antihypertensive medications, so consult with your doctor before using it. Special caution is needed when combined with lithium or potassium-sparing diuretics to carefully monitor serum potassium levels. Women of childbearing potential should confirm their pregnancy status before taking this drug, and breastfeeding women should avoid its use. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. Safety in children and adolescents has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Finally, this drug should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, etc.), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning pain

Mild side effects

Dizziness, back pain, respiratory infections (upper respiratory infections, pharyngitis, rhinitis), fatigue, peripheral edema, chest pain, headache, bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, arthralgia, proteinuria, weakness, fever, paresthesia, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, tachycardia, palpitations, increased creatine kinase, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, muscle pain, nasal bleeding, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, rash, increased sweating, hematuria,

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid extremely hot or cold environments.

Appearance

Light yellowish-pink, round, biconvex tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle