Candesar 8mg Tablet

Gain a clear understanding of Candesar 8mg Tablet, a product by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd formulated with the salt combination Candesartan (8mg). This medication is commonly used for Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

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Salt Combination: Candesartan (8mg)
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure

Description

Candesar 8mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke
This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes
Candesar 8mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines
It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night
However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit
It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure
These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor
This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects
Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people
This may be associated with headaches
Let your doctor know if this bothers you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it
Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Candesar 8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Candesar 8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Candesar 8mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Candesar 8mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Candesar 8mg Tablet is recommended.^However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels may be advised.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Candesar 8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Candesar 8mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Candesar 8mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Candesar 8mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Synthetic benzimidazole derivative