AmloKande Tablet 8/2.5 mg (Candesartan Cilexetil, S-Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time daily (e.g., morning). - 8/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Candesartan Cilexetil 8 mg or S-Amlodipine 2.5 mg (Amlodipine 5 mg). - 16/2.5 mg: Administered to patients with Candesartan Cilexetil 16 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn in pregnant women, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be administered to certain patients, including those with hypersensitivity to the drug, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, patients with diabetes or severe renal impairment, patients with a history of angioedema, patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in a state of shock. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with liver impairment, patients with hypotension, patients with heart valve diseases, patients with cardiovascular diseases, and patients with impaired kidney function should use this medication cautiously, and blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels should be checked periodically during treatment. This medication may cause various side effects like dizziness, headache, chest discomfort, edema, myalgia, skin rash, digestive symptoms, etc., and if any abnormal symptoms occur, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is recommended. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the prescribing doctor, especially considering the risk of elevated potassium levels. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid the use of this medication, and if necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may risk quality degradation and accidents.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, coughing with fever-related respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning pain 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

The medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle