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candesartan

This medication is used in the treatment of hypertension (increased blood pressure), heart failure, to prevent cardiovascular death and reduces heart failure hospitalizations.

Contradications

This medication is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic (liver) impairment and cholestasis (flow of bile is reduced due to obstruction).

Side effects

Patients using this medicine might experience:

  1. Headache
  2. Back pain
  3. Sore throat
  4. Dizziness
  5. Tiredness
  6. Lightheadedness
  7. Runny nose.

Expert Advice

  • Diabetic patients should avoid using Candesartan with Aliskiren.
  • Avoid getting out of bed suddenly as it may cause lightheadedness and fainting.
  • Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • Drink an adequate amount of water.
  • Do not use more than the recommended amount.
  • Do not skip or alter the dose.
  • Do not quit this medicine without informing your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects.

FAQs

What are its indications?

It is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure.

How to store this medicine?

Please store the tablet form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Please keep it away from children.

What are its precautions?

This medicine may make you dizzy so it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine This medicine may increase potassium levels therefore consult your doctor before taking any potassium supplements

Effects on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the baby. There is no evidence if this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Side Effects:

You may experience dizziness or headache.

How to administer this medicine?

This medicine is mostly taken orally (through mouth). The dosage is dependent on the severity of condition and response to treatment. Please consult your doctor before use.

What are its contraindications?

Patients with severe liver disease

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