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Sartan has the main ingredient is Candesartan cilexetil, belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, in the form of film-coated tablets. Adhering to indications, the dose of Sartan will help patients improve treatment effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What are the uses of Sartan?
The use of Sartan is to treat high blood pressure. Patients can use Sartan alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.2. Contraindications of Sartan
Sartan drug is contraindicated in case:
People with hypersensitivity to the ingredients in Sartan medicine. People with severe renal failure or cholestasis.
3. Dosage and how to use Sartan
How to use: Sartan is taken orally, with or without food. The patient should swallow Sartan tablets whole. Breaking, chewing, or crushing Sartan can increase side effects.
Dosage:
In case of monotherapy for people without volume depletion: Initial dose: 16mg x 1 time/day. Then the dose can be increased 1-2 times/day. The total dose should not exceed 32mg. If Sartan alone does not control blood pressure, a diuretic may be added. In addition, Sartan can also be combined with other antihypertensive drugs to improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Note: People with liver failure and kidney failure need to consult a doctor for a suitable dose.
Treatment in case of missed dose or overdose of Sartan:
In case of missed dose of Sartan, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Sartan and use a new dose. When using an overdose of Sartan, hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, bradycardia may occur. Patients need to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for treatment. timely mind.
4. Side effects of the drug Sartan
When taking Sartan medicine, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Body weakness and fever. Sensation and dizziness. Undigested; Gastroenteritis ; Tachycardia and palpitations; Increased creatine phosphokinase, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia and uremia. Muscle pain. Epistaxis. Anxiety, lethargy, nervous breakdown. Shortness of breath. Rash and profuse sweating. Blood in urine. Other less common manifestations include: myocardial infarction, angina, angioedema, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, hyperkalemia , hyponatremia, kidney damage, renal failure, pruritus and urticaria. If you experience the above symptoms, you need to stop using Sartan and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Sartan drug interactions
Sartan can occur drug interactions if combined with:
Spironolactone drug. Potassium supplements. Lithium drug.
6. Notes when using Sartan
Care should be taken when administering Sartan to people who drive or operate machinery. Care should be taken when using Sartan for people with severe liver and kidney failure. Breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Sartan. Absolutely do not use when Sartan has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Sartan drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Sartan treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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