Candestan 8mg 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.

Candestan 8mg 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 Candestan 8mg 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 Candestan 8mg Tablet suddenly, as it may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. Candestan 8mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant, breastfeeding women and children below six years of age. Do not consume alcohol with Candestan 8mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Candestan 8mg Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Candestan 8mg 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.

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

Do not take Candestan 8mg 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. Candestan 8mg Tablet is recommended not to take if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Candestan 8mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Candestan 8mg Tablet is not recommended for children below six years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Candestan 8mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Candestan 8mg Tablet may interact with diuretic medicines (e.g. amiloride, spironolactone), anti-hypertensive medications (e.g. aliskiren, enalapril, captopril) and potassium salts (e.g. potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium iodide).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Candestan 8mg Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including diabetes, angioedema, hypotension or low blood pressure, congestive heart failure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium) and kidney or liver impairment.

• AMILORIDE
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• ALISKIREN
• ENALAPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
• POTASSIUM CITRATE
• POTASSIUM IODIDE

• 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.

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels, kidney function and electrolyte levels while taking Candestan 8mg Tablet is advised.

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps blood out. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Heart failure: Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the other parts of the body. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and swollen legs.