Atacand, Candesartan Cilexetil
Candesartan Cilexetil
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. This medicine is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent
Tablet
By mouth
Tablet
Tablet 4MG
Tablet 8MG
Tablet 16MG
Tablet 32MG
Atacand
30 tablets bottle
Atacand
60 tablets bottle
Atacand
16mg tablet
Atacand
32mg tablet
Atacand
4mg tablet
Atacand
8mg tablet
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Shake the oral liquid well before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Use the oral liquid within 30 days after you first open the bottle. Do not freeze the medicine.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Shake the oral liquid well before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Use the oral liquid within 30 days after you first open the bottle. Do not freeze the medicine.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to candesartan, or if you are pregnant.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, or heart problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problemsHigh levels of potassium in the blood
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.
Some foods and medicines can affect how candesartan works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aliskiren, lithiumOther blood pressure medicine, including ACE inhibitorsDiuretic (water pill)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Serious Side Effects
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips
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