CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

Do not give to pregnant women, and patients with history of angioedema (allergic skin reaction); severe liver impairment or cholestasis; and those on the anti-hypertension drug, aliskiren.

Dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Runny nose or sore throat may also occur. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Precautions

Before taking candesartan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, high blood levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia), loss of too much body water and/or minerals (dehydration).

Interactions

Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, lithium, drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ACE inhibitors including benazepril/lisinopril, birth control pills containing drospirenone).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your blood pressure or worsen your heart failure. Ask your pharmacist for more details.

Symptoms of overdose include hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, bradycardia. If overdose is suspected, bring the victim to the hospital immediately.

Available brands:

• Atasart (Getz Pharma)
• Blopress (Takeda)
• Candez (LRI)
• Casartan (Aju Pharm)