Candetan-16 Tablet 10's

Candetan-16 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently (<140/90) in the arteries. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should.

Candetan-16 Tablet 10's contains Candesartan which works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II thereby preventing blood vessels from narrowing, in turn lowering the blood pressure and improving the overall blood flow.

Take Candetan-16 Tablet 10's with or without food daily at the same time and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Take this medicine in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience side effects like feeling dizzy or faint or having a spinning sensation (vertigo) and headaches. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to any medicines or food products, inform your doctor. It is advised to complete a full course of medication and not stop taking Candetan-16 Tablet 10's suddenly, as it may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. Candetan-16 Tablet 10's is not recommended for pregnant, breastfeeding women and children below six years of age. Do not consume alcohol with Candetan-16 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Candetan-16 Tablet 10's as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Candetan-16 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure, and for the prevention of heart attack. The detailed uses of Candetan-16 Tablet 10's are as follows:

• Lowers high blood pressure: Candetan-16 Tablet 10's helps relax and widen blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
• Manages heart failure: Candetan-16 Tablet 10's reduces strain on the heart, improving its ability to pump effectively.
• Prevents heart attack: Candetan-16 Tablet 10's lowers the risk of future cardiovascular events by keeping blood pressure under control and protecting the heart.

• Candetan-16 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
• It is usually taken once or twice a day as recommended by the doctor.
• Swallow Candetan-16 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Candetan-16 Tablet 10's contains Candesartan, used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart failure. Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body, which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby lowering high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels.

Do not take Candetan-16 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease if you take medicines containing potassium if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Candetan-16 Tablet 10's is recommended not to take if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Candetan-16 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Candetan-16 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below six years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Candetan-16 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness.