Candesartan
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Uses
Candesartan is used in the treatment of increased blood pressure , heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.
How it works
Candesartan relaxes the blood vessels which lowers the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Common side effects
Fatigue, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Weakness, Dizziness, Anemia, Renal impairment, Vertigo, Increased potassium level in blood
Available Medicine
Expert advice
- Candesartan may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. To avoid this, take the Candesartan at bedtime, drink plenty of water and get up slowly after sitting or lying down.
- Avoid driving, if you feel dizzy after consuming Candesartan.
- Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you are or planning to become pregnant.
- Candesartan should be discontinued a day prior to the scheduled surgery.
Frequently asked questions
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