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Kandisar 8mg Tablet

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Kandisar 8mg Tablet – Candesartan (8mg) 8 mg by Druto Laboratories
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Composition:Candesartan (8mg)
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Chemical ClassSynthetic benzimidazole derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassAngiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)

About Kandisar 8mg Tablet

Kandisar 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.Kandisar 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.

How It Works

Kandisar 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.Kandisar 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.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kandisar 8mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Kandisar 8mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Composition of Kandisar 8mg Tablet

Uses of Kandisar 8mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure

Key Benefits of Kandisar 8mg Tablet

  • In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Kandisar 8mg Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Side Effects of Kandisar 8mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Back pain
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sore throat
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Kandisar 8mg Tablet

Alcohol
UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kandisar 8mg Tablet.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kandisar 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.

Breast Feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kandisar 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.

Driving
UNSAFE

Kandisar 8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kandisar 8mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kandisar 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.

Liver
CAUTION

Kandisar 8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kandisar 8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Kandisar 8mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kandisar 8mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Angiotensin II is a naturally occurring substance in the body. It tightens the blood vessels, which in turn increases the blood pressure. Kandisar 8mg Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.

You should take Kandisar 8mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is for oral use and is usually taken once a day. You should take it with plenty of water, with or without food. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time every day.

Kandisar 8mg Tablet may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. However, the medicine may take a little longer, about 4 weeks to show full benefits.

It is important for you to know that this medicine can cause harm or death to your unborn baby. Therefore, if you are planning a pregnancy or have become pregnant, consult your doctor right away. The doctor may switch you to a different medicine to treat your high blood pressure.

Both Kandisar 8mg Tablet and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. Kandisar 8mg Tablet is a relatively new medicine. It has been found to be as effective as telmisartan in lowering blood pressure. It can be safely used in patients as it has fewer side effects.

No, do not stop taking Kandisar 8mg Tablet without speaking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well or your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which may increase your risk of stroke.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Kandisar 8mg Tablet may decrease your blood pressure due to which you may feel dizzy or may even faint. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical aid in a nearby hospital.

You should not take Kandisar 8mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or if you are pregnant. Avoid its use if you have diabetes, impaired kidney function or if you are being treated with a blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren.

If you forget to take a dose of Kandisar 8mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Kandisar 8mg Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Kandisar 8mg Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.

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