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Indications & Uses
Candesa is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Hypertension: Start with 8 mg once daily. In hepatic impairment, start with 2 mg; in renal impairment or intravascular volume depletion, start with 4 mg. If necessary, the dose may be increased at intervals of 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. The usual maintenance dose is 8 mg once daily. Heart failure: Start with 4 mg once daily. The dose may be increased at intervals of at least 2 weeks, up to the target dose of 32 mg once daily or the maximum tolerated dose.
Side Effects
Side effects are usually mild. Symptomatic low blood pressure (hypotension), including dizziness, may occur, particularly in patients whose fluid volume is depleted (for example, those taking high-dose diuretics). High blood potassium (hyperkalaemia) occurs occasionally, and angioedema has been reported with some angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Other reported effects include vertigo and headache, and, rarely, hepatitis, blood disorders, low blood sodium (hyponatraemia), back pain, joint pain (arthralgia), muscle pain (myalgia), rash, hives (urticaria) and itching (pruritus).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Giran should be used with caution in patients with renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral valve stenosis, or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Plasma potassium levels should be monitored, particularly in elderly patients and in those with renal impairment; a lower starting dose may be appropriate for these patients.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. Also not for use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or in cholestasis.