Cartex tablet 8mg

About Cartex tablet 8mg

Cartex tablet 8mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic heart failure
• Reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels
• Part of combination therapy for resistant hypertension

Drug Class

• Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
• Antihypertensive

What Experts Say

Candesartan blocks angiotensin II, a hormone that tightens blood vessels and raises blood pressure. By relaxing the vessels, it lowers pressure and eases the workload on the heart.

Doctors often choose ARBs like candesartan because they are effective and well tolerated, without the dry cough some other blood pressure medicines cause. In heart failure, candesartan also helps the heart work more efficiently.

Blood pressure control is a long term commitment, and candesartan works best taken every day even when a person feels well. Blood pressure, kidney function and potassium are monitored during treatment.

Cartex tablet 8mg formula

• Candesartan Cilexetil 8mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cartex tablet 8mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, with or without food.
• Take at the same time each day.
• Keep taking it even when you feel well.
• Have your blood pressure and kidney function checked as advised.

Drug Interactions

Candesartan interacts with medicines affecting potassium, kidneys and blood pressure.

• Potassium supplements and sparing diuretics: Can raise potassium to unsafe levels.
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen and diclofenac: Reduce its effect and may harm the kidneys.
• Lithium: Candesartan can raise lithium levels.
• Other blood pressure medicines: Add to the pressure lowering effect.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Must not be used in pregnancy as it can harm the baby.
• Kidney function: Kidney function and potassium should be monitored.
• Low blood pressure: May cause dizziness, especially at the start or if dehydrated.
• High potassium: Report muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat.
• Dehydration: Risk of low pressure rises with fluid loss.

Cartex tablet 8mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Raised potassium
• Low blood pressure symptoms

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, out of reach of children.