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Actinsar-8 Tablet contains Candesartan which works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II thereby preventing blood vessels from narrowing, in turn lowering the blood pressure and improving the overall blood flow.
It is recommended not to stop taking Actinsar-8 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Actinsar-8 Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience difficulty taking Actinsar-8 Tablet .
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidney's blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Actinsar-8 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Avoid taking diuretics with Actinsar-8 Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor.
Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics or salt substitutes along with Actinsar-8 Tablet as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.
Quit smoking & alcohol, do regular exercise and eat proper food; making these important lifestyle changes can help your heart's health.
Alcohol
Caution
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Actinsar-8 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
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Actinsar-8 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Actinsar-8 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy, as Actinsar-8 Tablet can cause harm to the developing fetus.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown if Actinsar-8 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Actinsar-8 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Caution
Actinsar-8 Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
If you have had a liver impairment/disorder history, inform your doctor before receiving the Actinsar-8 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
If you have had a kidney impairment/disorder history, inform your doctor before receiving the Actinsar-8 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
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Actinsar-8 Tablet is not recommended for children below six years as efficacy and safety have not been established.
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About Actinsar-8 Tablet
Actinsar-8 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently (<140/90) in the arteries. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should.
Actinsar-8 Tablet contains Candesartan which works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II thereby preventing blood vessels from narrowing, in turn lowering the blood pressure and improving the overall blood flow.
Take Actinsar-8 Tablet with or without food daily at the same time and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Take this medicine in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience side effects like feeling dizzy or faint or having a spinning sensation (vertigo) and headaches. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to any medicines or food products, inform your doctor. It is advised to complete a full course of medication and not stop taking Actinsar-8 Tablet suddenly, as it may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. Actinsar-8 Tablet is not recommended for pregnant, breastfeeding women and children below six years of age. Do not consume alcohol with Actinsar-8 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Actinsar-8 Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.
Uses of Actinsar-8 Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Actinsar-8 Tablet contains Candesartan, used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart failure. Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body, which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby lowering high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
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Side Effects of Actinsar-8 Tablet
Drug Warnings
Do not take Actinsar-8 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease if you take medicines containing potassium if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Actinsar-8 Tablet is recommended not to take if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Actinsar-8 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Actinsar-8 Tablet is not recommended for children below six years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Actinsar-8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness.
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