Rapido 8 mg. 30 tablets

The Rapido WHAT IS AND WHAT IS USED?
The name of your medicine is the Rapido. The active ingredient is candesartan cilexetil. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. This medication works by dilating blood vessels. It helps to lower your blood pressure and heart so easier to pump blood to all parts of the body.
This medicine is used for:
• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults
• Treatment of heart failure in adult patients with impaired function of the heart muscle in addition to therapy with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE inhibitor) or when it can be used ACE inhibitor (ACE inhibitors are a group of drugs used to treat heart failure ).

2. Before you take the Rapido
Do not take the Rapido:
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to candesartan cilexetil or any of the other ingredients of the Rapido (see section 6)
if you are pregnant after the third month (better avoid intake of the Rapid even in early pregnancy - see pregnancy section)
if you have severe liver disease or biliary obstruction (problems with drainage of the bile from the gall bladder).
If you are not sure if any of these apply to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking the Rapid.

Take special care with the Rapid
Tell your doctor before taking or while taking the Rapid:
- If you have heart problems, liver and kidneys, or if you are on dialysis
- If you have recently had a kidney transplant
- If you vomit, you have recently had severe vomiting or have diarrhea
- If you suffer from disease nadbybrechnata gland (Conn's syndrome or hyperaldosteronism)
- If you have low blood pressure
- If you have had a stroke
- You should tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant or might become pregnant. The Rapid is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be accepted after 3 months of pregnancy because it can cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage (see. Section "Pregnancy and lactation").
Your doctor may ask honors advice and do some research if any of these apply to you.
If you have to undergo surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking the Rapido.
The Rapido can cause a drop in blood pressure when combined with anesthetics.

Use in children
There is no experience on the use of the Rapido in children below 18 years. For that reason
The Rapid should not be taken by children.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
The Rapid can influence the effect of certain medications, and some medicines can affect the effect of the Rapid. If you are taking certain medications, your doctor may appoint blood tests from time to time.

Tell your doctor especially if you are taking the following medicines:
- Other medicines that help to lower your blood pressure, including beta blockers and ACE dizoksid inhibiggori such as enaparil, kapgorip, lisinopril or ramipiril
- Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac, celecoxib or etoricoxib (medicines to relieve pain and inflammation)
- Acetylsalicylic acid if you are taking more than 3 g per day -Medicinal to relieve pain and inflammation
- Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium (medicines that may increase the level of potassium in the blood)
- Heparin (blood thinners)
- 'Water pills (diuretics)
- Lithium (a medicine to treat mental health problems)

Taking the Rapido with food and drink
It can take the Rapido with or without food.
When you are prescribed the Rapido, talk to your doctor before taking alcohol. Alcohol may make you feel dizzy and exhausted.

pregnancy
You should tell your doctor if you think you are (or might become) pregnant. In general, your doctor will advise you to stop taking the Rapido before you become pregnant or as soon as you know you are pregnant and will advise you to take another medicine instead of the Rapido. The Rapido is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken after the third month as it can cause serious harm to your baby if used after 3 months of pregnancy.

breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or about to start breast-feeding. The Rapid is not recommended for nursing mothers, so your doctor may choose another treatment if you wish to breastfeed, especially if your baby is newborn or preterm.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Some people may feel tired or dizzy when taking the Rapido. If you feel it, do not drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of the Rapid
The Rapid contains lactose which is a type of sugar. If you are told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

3. HOW TO TAKE Rapido?
Always take the Rapido exactly as your doctor has told you. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. It is important to take the Rapid each day. You can take it with or without food. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.

High blood pressure:
- The usual dose is Reptsdo 8 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to 16 mg once daily, and subsequently up to 32 mg once a day depending on the response to the lowering of blood pressure.
- In some patients, those with liver problems, kidney problems or who are dehydrated due to vomiting or diarrhea or use of diuretics, your doctor may prescribe a lower starting dose.
- Some black patients may have a reduced response to this type of drugs when they are given as monotherapy and in them the dose should be higher

Heart failure:
The usual recommended starting dose of the Rapido is 4 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose by doubling the dose at intervals of at least two weeks up to a dose of 32 mg once daily. The Rapid can be taken with other medicines for heart failure, and your doctor will decide what treatment is appropriate for you.

If you take more than the amount of Rapido
If you (or someone else) take more than necessary, you should immediately contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

If you forget to take Rapido
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Continue with usual intake. If you stop taking Repvdo
If you stop taking the Rapid, your blood pressure may increase again. So do not stop taking without tell your doctor.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Rapido can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. It is important to know what can be these reactions.
Stop taking the drug and seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following allergic reactions:
- Difficulty in breathing with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat that may cause difficulty in swallowing
- Strong itching of the skin (with the formation of lumps)
The Rapid can cause a reduction in the number of white blood cells. Decreases in immunity to infections and may experience fatigue, fever or infection. If you notice this, contact your doctor. Your doctor may appoint blood tests to check whether the Rapid affect your blood (agranulocytosis).

Other side effects include Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people):
- Dizziness, vertigo
- headache
- Respiratory tract infections
- Low blood pressure. , This can make you feel tired and dizzy.

Changes in blood tests:
- Increased levels of potassium in your blood, especially if you already suffer from kidney problems or heart failure. If the increase is large, you may experience fatigue, weakness, irregular heartbeat or erect a chill
- Impact on the work of the kidneys, especially if you already suffer from kidney problems or heart failure. In very rare cases, kidney failure may occur.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat
- Lowering of red or white blood cells. You may feel fatigue, infection or fever
- Skin rash, rash forming bumps (hives)
- Itching
- Back pain, aching joints and muscles
- Changes in liver function including inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) L4ozhe notice fatigue, yellowing of the skin and the "white" of the eyes and flu-like symptoms
- nausea
- Changes in blood tests:
- Low level of sodium in the blood. If it is strong, it will feel weakness, lack of energy, or muscle cramps.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE the Rapido?
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the Rapid after the expiry date stated on the carton or blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25 0 C.