Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Leaflet CARAMLO 8mg / 5mg tablets
- Product code:
- W60987003
- Quantity:
- 30
- Indicated for:
- hypertension
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- candesartan cilexetil + amlodipine (antihypertensive + calcium channel blocker)
- ATC
- C09DB07 — Cardiovascular system | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), combinations | Angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs) and calcium channel blockers
Precautions:
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Electrolyte disturbances
This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.
Candesartan cilexetil and amlodipine are used together for the treatment of high blood pressure. This combination combines an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (candesartan) and a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine), providing more effective blood pressure control.
Candesartan helps relax blood vessels by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, while amlodipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing the muscles in the walls of blood vessels.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the prescribed dose and regularly monitor blood pressure.
Side effects may include dizziness, headaches, ankle swelling, or fatigue. Patients should inform their doctor of any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms.
Candesartan helps relax blood vessels by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, while amlodipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing the muscles in the walls of blood vessels.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the prescribed dose and regularly monitor blood pressure.
Side effects may include dizziness, headaches, ankle swelling, or fatigue. Patients should inform their doctor of any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms.
General data about CARAMLO 8mg / 5mg
- Substance:
- candesartan cilexetil + amlodipine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W60987003
- Concentration:
- 8mg / 5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 30
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 16.10 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for candesartan cilexetil + amlodipine
- 16mg/10mg
- 16mg/5mg
- 8mg/10mg
- 8mg/5mg
Compensation lists for CARAMLO 8mg / 5mg Zentiva
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- Price
- 16.10 RON
- Copayment
- 3.22 RON
- Patient
- 12.88 RON