CANDESARTAN

Overview

CANDESARTAN is a Schedule H drug.
Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications.Candesartan is also used in adults with certain types of heart failure, to reduce serious complications or death due to heart damage.Candesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Usage

CANDESARTAN is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Acute Kidney Failure
CANDESARTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You have been prescribed Candesartan to improve your blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces chances of future heart attack & strokes.
• It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
• It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
• Candesartan can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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.
•  Do not take Candesartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Candesartan.
• If you have diabetes, do not use candesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
• You should not use this medication if you are allergic to candesartan.
• You may also need to avoid taking candesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.You may take candesartan with or without food.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CANDESARTAN over-dosage can result in: Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

CANDESARTAN : Dizziness, Sinus Infection, Hypotension, Hyperkalemia, Back Pain, Ears Pain, Runny Nose, Sneezing

Serious Side-Effects

CANDESARTAN : Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Hyperkalemia, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

CANDESARTAN : Breathlessness, Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Arms Pain, Jaws Pain, Back Pain, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Cough, Fever, Feet Swelling, Vomit, Pain With Urination, Lightheadedness

Disease Interactions

CANDESARTAN can interfere with: Hypotension, Congestive Heart Disease, Angioedema, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperkalemia, Renal Artery Stenosis, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CANDESARTAN is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CANDESARTAN as Ingredient

ANGIOSART 20MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 20.0 MG
ANGIOSART 40MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 40.0 MG
CANDELONG 16MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 16.0 MG
CANDELONG 4MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 4.0 MG
CANDELONG 8MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 8.0 MG
CANDELONG H 8MG/12.5MG TAB	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, CANDESARTAN 8.0 MG
CANDESTAN 8MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 8 MG
CANTAR 16MG TAB	CANDESARTAN 16.0 MG