ACTINSAR 16 TABLET contains Candesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. ACTINSAR 16 TABLET is used in adults and children (aged 6 to 18 years) to manage hypertension (high blood pressure), which is a condition that occurs when force exerted by the circulating blood against the blood vessel wall is high.
ACTINSAR 16 TABLET is also used to manage heart failure in adult patients when ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors and Minerolocorticoid receptor antagonists (medicines used to manage heart failure) are not recommended for use to manage heart failure conditions.
ACTINSAR 16 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Candesartan. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe liver disease/biliary obstruction, and/or impaired kidney function.
Before taking ACTINSAR 16 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have/had vomiting, severe diarrhoea, low blood pressure, stroke, intolerance to certain sugars (such as lactose), heart problems, and/or other liver/kidney problems.
ACTINSAR 16 TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy since it may cause harm to the unborn baby. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
ACTINSAR 16 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children (aged below 1-year) since it may become a risk to the developing kidneys and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of taking ACTINSAR 16 TABLET are feeling dizzy/spinning sensation, headache, respiratory infection (associated with symptoms such as sore throat, cough/sneezing), and/or low blood pressure. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
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