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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Actinsar-16 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. It 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. Common side effects of Actinsar-16 Tablet are feeling dizzy or faint or having a spinning sensation (vertigo) and headaches.

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Composition :

CANDESARTAN-16MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Rene Lifescience

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Actinsar-16 Tablet

Actinsar-16 Tablet 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.

Actinsar-16 Tablet 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 Actinsar-16 Tablet 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 Actinsar-16 Tablet suddenly, as it may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. Actinsar-16 Tablet is not recommended for pregnant, breastfeeding women and children below six years of age. Do not consume alcohol with Actinsar-16 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Actinsar-16 Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Uses of Actinsar-16 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)and heart failure, and prevention of heart attack

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water, do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Actinsar-16 Tablet  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.

How Actinsar-16 Tablet Works

Actinsar-16 Tablet 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Actinsar-16 Tablet

  • Feeling dizzy or faint or having a spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Headaches

What if I have taken an overdose of Actinsar-16 Tablet

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Actinsar-16 Tablet may include low blood pressure and dizziness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Actinsar-16 Tablet 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. Actinsar-16 Tablet is recommended not to take if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Actinsar-16 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Actinsar-16 Tablet is not recommended for children below six years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Actinsar-16 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CandesartanTrimethoprim
Severe
CandesartanLisinopril
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CandesartanTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Taking trimethoprim with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood) and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's and trimethoprim, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CandesartanLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Taking lisinopril with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of high potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lisinopril with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It's important to keep an eye on your blood pressure regularly. If you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CandesartanPotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's with Potassium chloride may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Potassium chloride and Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is advised to reduce intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes.
CandesartanLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Taking Lithium with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Lithium and Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, tremor, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, or increased urination, make sure to contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CandesartanSpironolactone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Taking spironolactone with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking spironolactone and Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
CandesartanRamipril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Taking Ramipril with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ramipril together with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat You must drink enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
CandesartanPerindopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Taking perindopril with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of kidney failure, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Perindopril and Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CandesartanPotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Potassium chloride with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's may increase Potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia (a high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood), which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Potassium chloride and Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CandesartanAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
When used with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's, amiloride may raise potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride and Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you happen to experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these drugs, especially if you are taking them for an extended period of time. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CandesartanEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's:
Due to additive or synergistic effects, coadministration of enalapril with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's may raise the risk of hyperkalemia, hypotension, syncope, and renal failure. The risk is increased if you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of kidney or heart disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enalapril together with Actinsar-16 Tablet 10's may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, beans and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Control your salt intake; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS

Actinsar-16 Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Canditor 16 Tablet

    17.82per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Actinsar-16 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Actinsar-16 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Actinsar-16 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy, as Actinsar-16 Tablet can cause harm to the developing fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Actinsar-16 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Actinsar-16 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Actinsar-16 Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have had a liver impairment/disorder history, inform your doctor before receiving the Actinsar-16 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have had a kidney impairment/disorder history, inform your doctor before receiving the Actinsar-16 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

Actinsar-16 Tablet is not recommended for children below six years as efficacy and safety have not been established.

FAQs

Actinsar-16 Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure)and heart failure, and prevention of heart attack.
Actinsar-16 Tablet 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.
It is recommended not to stop taking Actinsar-16 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Actinsar-16 Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience difficulty taking Actinsar-16 Tablet .
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidney's blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Actinsar-16 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Avoid taking diuretics with Actinsar-16 Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor.
Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics or salt substitutes along with Actinsar-16 Tablet as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.
Quit smoking & alcohol, do regular exercise and eat proper food; making these important lifestyle changes can help your heart's health.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-206, Dimple Arcade, Kandivali East, Mumbai - 400101, Asha Nagar
Other Info - ACT0493

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