Dosage: Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The typical adult dose is one tablet (8 mg) once daily, but your doctor may adjust the dose based on your response. Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Can be taken with or without food. Consistency: Take the medication at the same time each day to maintain even levels in your body. Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one. Duration of Use: Continue taking Blopress even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so don’t stop the medication without your doctor’s advice. Monitoring: Regularly check your blood pressure and attend follow-up appointments as directed.
Product Name: Blopress 8mg Tablets Active Ingredient: Candesartan Cilexetil 8 mg Dosage Form: Film-coated tablets Tablet Appearance: Round, pink, scored tablet (may vary slightly depending on manufacturer) Pack Size: 28 tablets (typically 2 blister strips of 14) Route of Administration: Oral Frequency of Use: Once daily (or as directed by physician) Therapeutic Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Shelf Life: Usually 24 months from the date of manufacture (refer to package) Storage Conditions: Store below 25°C Protect from moisture and direct sunlight Manufacturer: Often Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co. (APM) or licensed partners Country of Origin: Varies (commonly Jordan or as per local distributor)
⚠️ Before Using Blopress: Consult your doctor if you have: Liver or kidney disease Severe heart failure Dehydration High potassium levels (hyperkalemia) Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding – may cause harm to the baby. Inform your doctor of any other medications you're taking, especially: Other blood pressure medicines Diuretics (water pills) Potassium supplements or salt substitutes NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen)
✅ Key Benefits: Effectively Lowers High Blood Pressure: Helps reduce elevated blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, and decreasing strain on the heart. Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events: Lowers the chances of heart attacks, strokes, and other complications associated with hypertension. Supports Heart Failure Management: Used in patients with heart failure to enhance heart function, reduce symptoms like shortness of breath, and improve overall quality of life. Kidney Protection: May offer renal protective effects, especially in hypertensive patients at risk of kidney damage. Well-Tolerated & Once-Daily Dosing: Offers consistent 24-hour blood pressure control with minimal side effects in most patients, enhancing adherence. Minimal Risk of Cough: Compared to ACE inhibitors, candesartan (the active ingredient) is less likely to cause a persistent dry cough.
Brand Name: Blopress Generic Name: Candesartan Cilexetil Therapeutic Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Indications: Hypertension (high blood pressure) Heart failure Kidney protection in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes (off-label use in some cases) Prescription Status: Prescription-only medication Pack Size: 28 tablets (suitable for 4-week treatment cycle) Storage Conditions: Store below 25°C Keep in a dry place, away from light and moisture Keep out of reach of children Country of Manufacture: Varies by distributor; often produced by Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (APM) or Takeda
Active Ingredient (per tablet): Candesartan Cilexetil – 8 mg (An angiotensin II receptor blocker that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.)