Atacand
Candesartan cilexetil tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. It relaxes blood vessels by blocking a chemical that narrows them.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Candesartan Cilexetil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg · 8mg · 16mg
This listing uses Atacand as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Atacand vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Atacand details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure
- Alternative names
- candesartan
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- ARB
- Known off-label uses
- migraine prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; bilateral renal artery stenosis; hypersensitivity to candesartan
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; renal impairment
- Serious side effects
- angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Patient summary
Candesartan cilexetil tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. It relaxes blood vessels by blocking a chemical that narrows them.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks the binding of angiotensin II to AT1 receptors, preventing vasoconstriction and aldosterone-induced sodium retention.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Atacand is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Candesartan Cilexetil, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.