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Candesartan Medication Information
Get detailed information on Candesartan, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Candesartan provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Candesartan Pronunciation : KAN-de-SAR-tan ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Angiotensin Receptor BlockersTrade Names/Brand Names of Candesartan
India :
Candesar (8 mg) |
Candez (8 mg) |
Candesar -H |
Candesar |
Candesar (4mg) |
Candesar |
Candelong (8 mg) |
Cantar (8mg) |
Candestan (8 mg) |
Cantar (4mg)
International :
Atacand
Why is Candesartan Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. It blocks the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.When should Candesartan not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester) and lactation.What is the dosage of Candesartan?
Oral- Hypertension- Adult: Initially, 8 mg once daily adjusted according to response. Maintenance: 8 mg once daily. Max: 32 mg daily.Kidney impairment: For patients with renal impairment or on haemodialysis: Initially, 4 mg once daily.
Liver impairment- Initially, 2 mg once daily. Avoid in severe impairment.
Heart failure- Adult: Initially, 4 mg once daily, may double dose at intervals of not <2 wk. Max: 32 mg daily.
kidney impairment: Reduce dose or discontinue treatment if renal function deteriorates. Liver impairment: Initially, 2 mg once daily. Avoid in severe impairment.
How should Candesartan be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Candesartan?
•It may cause a serious allergy. Contact your doctor at once if you develop swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness.Dehydration, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Contact your health care provider.
Monitor serum potassium levels especially in elderly and kidney patients.
Low blood pressure may occur during major surgery and anesthesia due to suppression of the renin-angiotensin system.
Caution should be exercised patients with a history of hives, heart, kidney, liver disease or diabetes.
What are the side effects of Candesartan?
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache, vertigo, depression, drowsiness.Metabolic- Decreased hemoglobin, kidney impairment.
Liver- Jaundice.
Miscellaneous- Fever, back pain, upper respiratory tract infections, 1st dose orthostatic hypotension, rash.
