Canaxit

Warnings

Pregnancy
Candesartan should not be used during pregnancy. It is considered unsafe and may harm the baby. Consult your doctor for more information.

Lactation
Candesartan is not recommended for nursing females. Consult your doctor for more information.

Driving
This medicine will affect your driving ability as it causes dizziness and reduces alertness. Avoid driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Liver
Candesartan should be used with caution in liver patients. Dose adjustment might be required. Consult your doctor for more information.

Kidney
Alcohol consumption might worsen dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcohol consumption when using this medicine.

Alcohol
Alcohol consumption might worsen dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcohol consumption when using this medicine.

Precautions

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history, especially of liver disease, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), electrolytes imbalance, dehydration, and diabetes.
Inform your doctor about all your current medicines.
Do not quit this medicine without informing your doctor.
Do not share this medicine with anyone. This medication is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic (liver) impairment and cholestasis (flow of bile is reduced due to obstruction). What are its indications? It is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. How to store this medicine? Please store the tablet form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Please keep it away from children. What are its precautions? This medicine may make you dizzy so it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine This medicine may increase potassium levels therefore consult your doctor before taking any potassium supplements Effects on pregnancy and lactation? This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the baby. There is no evidence if this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.