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Advant Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Advant Tablet (Candesartan Cilexetil) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg

Manufacturer

Getz Pharma

Estimated price

Rs. 455

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What is Advant Tablet used for?

  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure (dil kamzor hona)
  • Prevention of stroke in patients with hypertension (BP high hona)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Advant Tablet if you are allergic to Candesartan or any ingredients in the tablet
  • Avoid during pregnancy

Advant Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAdvant
Generic NameCandesartan Cilexetil
Strength2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAngiotensin II Receptor Blocker
ManufacturerGetz Pharma
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 450 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Advant Tablet? (Advant Tablet kya hai)

Advant Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for managing high blood pressure and heart conditions. It belongs to the Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) class of drugs, which helps control symptoms related to inflammation or infection. PakVita provides detailed information about Advant Tablet Uses, including its benefits, how to take it safely, potential side effects, and important safety notes in simple language.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure (dil kamzor hona)
  • Prevention of stroke in patients with hypertension (BP high hona)
  • Prevention of heart attack in high-risk patients (heart attack se bachao)
  • Kidney protection in diabetic patients with high blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Doctor-advised cardiovascular care (doctor ke mashware se)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with high blood pressure or heart conditions
  • Individuals at risk of stroke or heart attack
  • Diabetic patients with kidney issues

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Candesartan or any ingredients in the tablet
  • If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • If you have diabetes and are taking aliskiren

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • As prescribed
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Advant Tablet if you are allergic to Candesartan or any ingredients in the tablet
  • Avoid during pregnancy

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Dizziness, Headache, Back pain
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Diuretics
  • Lithium

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Advant TabletGetz PharmaCandesartan Cilexetil
Alternative brandVariousCandesartan Cilexetil

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 200 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Advant Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Advant Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Advant Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Advant Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Advant Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-18 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Brand alternatives, same-class options, and other medicines used for the same conditions as Advant Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Advant Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Advant Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Advant Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Advant Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Advant Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.