Candesartan
Information about Candesartan
Candesartan uses
Candesartan is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
It may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
It may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
How candesartan works
Candesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which lower the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart.
Common side effects of candesartan
Dizziness, Back pain, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood
Available Medicine for Candesartan
Expert advice for Candesartan
- Candesartan can be taken with or without food.
- It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.
- Candesartan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Candesartan
Candesartan
Q. Is Candesartan an ACE inhibitor/ a beta blocker/ calcium channel blocker/ alpha blocker/ blood thinner?
Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Q. Is candesartan safe?
Candesartan is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is candesartan the same as atacand?
No. Actacand is a prodrug containing Candesartan cilexetil which gets hydrolysed to candesartan before absorption in body