Leaflet KARBIS 32mg tablets
Product code: W55593003 Quantity: 30
Indicated for: hypertension
Route of administration: oral
Substance: candesartan cilexetil (antihypertensive)
ATC: C09CA06 (Cardiovascular system | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (arbs), plain | Angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs), plain)
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.
Candesartan cilexetil is an antihypertensive medication that belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic heart failure, particularly in patients who cannot tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Candesartan works by blocking angiotensin II receptors, thereby preventing vasoconstriction and lowering blood pressure.
In the treatment of hypertension, candesartan helps reduce blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular complications such as heart attack or stroke. In heart failure, it improves cardiac function and reduces symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath.
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and nausea. In rare cases, more serious reactions such as hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels), kidney dysfunction, or allergic reactions may occur. Regular monitoring of kidney function and potassium levels is important, especially if the patient is taking other medications that affect electrolyte balance.
Candesartan cilexetil is taken orally, usually once daily, and the dose is adjusted based on the patient’s response. It is important for patients to follow their doctor’s recommendations and not discontinue the medication without medical advice.
General data about KARBIS 32mg
- Substance: candesartan cilexetil
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
- Product code: W55593003
- Concentration: 32mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Price: 41.42 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
- 16mg
- 2mg
- 32mg
- 4mg
- 8mg
Combinations with other substances
Compensation lists for KARBIS 32mg KRKA
B - Sublist B with 50% discount from the reference price
Price
Copayment
Patient
41.42 RON
20.71 RON
20.71 RON
G1 (C1) - Chronic heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)
Price
Copayment
Patient
41.42 RON
35.28 RON
6.14 RON
GX (C1) - GENERIC (used in compensation list, C1, for another diagnosis)
Price
Copayment
Patient
41.42 RON
35.28 RON
6.14 RON