Treatan Tablet 4mg

About Treatan Tablet 4mg

Treatan Tablet Uses

• Treats high blood pressure, also called hypertension
• Used alongside other medicines for chronic heart failure
• Helps protect the kidneys in some patients with hypertension
• Reduces the workload on the heart in long term management

Treatan Tablet Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure with once daily dosing
• Reduces the risk of stroke and heart complications linked to high blood pressure
• Generally well tolerated, with a lower rate of cough compared to ACE inhibitors
• Can be combined with other blood pressure medicines for better control

What Experts Say

Candesartan cilexetil is a prodrug that is converted in the body to candesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker. It works by preventing angiotensin II from binding to its receptor in blood vessel walls, which stops the vessels from narrowing and allows blood pressure to fall.

Doctors usually start treatment at a low dose and increase it gradually every few weeks based on blood pressure readings, since the full effect builds up over time. In heart failure, the same mechanism reduces the strain on the heart by lowering the resistance it has to pump against.

Because candesartan affects the kidneys and potassium levels, doctors typically check kidney function and blood potassium before starting treatment and periodically afterward, especially in older adults or those with existing kidney disease or diabetes. Blood pressure and electrolyte levels are monitored regularly during the first few weeks to confirm the dose is working safely and as intended.

Drug Class

• Angiotensin II receptor blocker, also called an ARB

Treatan Tablet 4mg formula

• Candesartan Cilexetil

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Treatan Tablet 4mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food
• Take at the same time each day
• Do not stop taking suddenly without consulting your doctor
• Follow the dose your doctor prescribes, do not adjust it yourself

Drug Interactions

Treatan Tablet can interact with several other medicines, so tell your doctor about everything you take.

• Potassium sparing diuretics or potassium supplements: Combined use can raise blood potassium to unsafe levels
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function
• ACE inhibitors: Combining with drugs like lisinopril increases the risk of low blood pressure and kidney problems
• Lithium: Candesartan can raise lithium levels in the blood

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Can harm the unborn baby, especially in the second and third trimester, avoid use if pregnant
• Kidney disease: Requires close monitoring, as it can affect kidney function
• High potassium levels: Use with caution in patients with existing high potassium
• Dehydration: Low fluid levels can increase the risk of low blood pressure when starting treatment
• Liver disease: May need dose adjustment in significant liver impairment

Treatan Tablet Side Effects

Treatan Tablet is generally well tolerated, though some mild effects can occur.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory tract symptoms

Contact your doctor right away if you notice these serious effects.

• Signs of high potassium, such as muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat
• Severe dizziness or fainting from very low blood pressure
• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Reduced urination or other signs of kidney problems

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children