Candesartan Cilexetil
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Candesartan Cilexetil 4mg Tablets
Manufactured by Ranbaxy
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Candesartan Cilexetil 8mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Candesartan Cilexetil 16mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Candesartan Cilexetil Prescription Drug Information
Candesartan Cilexetil (By mouth)
Candesartan Cilexetil (kan-de-SAR-tan sye-LEX-e-til)
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.
Brand Name(s):Atacand
There may be other brand names for Candesartan Cilexetil.
When Candesartan Cilexetil Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Candesartan Cilexetil if you have had an allergic reaction to candesartan, or if you are pregnant.
How to Use Candesartan Cilexetil:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Candesartan Cilexetil to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take Candesartan Cilexetil with or without food.
- Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
- If your child cannot swallow the tablets, an oral liquid may be given. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this.
- Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine to treat your condition. Take all other medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment.
If a dose of Candesartan Cilexetil is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Candesartan Cilexetil:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Candesartan Cilexetil:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®) or a diuretic or "water pill" such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone®, Demadex®, Lasix®, Lozol®, Maxzide®, or Zaroxolyn®.
Warnings While Using Candesartan Cilexetil:
- Using Candesartan Cilexetil while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, congestive heart failure, dehydration, low blood pressure, low blood volume, or low sodium in the blood.
- Candesartan Cilexetil may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Candesartan Cilexetil. You may need to stop using Candesartan Cilexetil several days before having surgery or medical tests.
- Liver problems may occur while you are using Candesartan Cilexetil. Stop using Candesartan Cilexetil and check with your doctor right away if you or your child is having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal pain or tenderness; clay-colored stools; dark urine; decreased appetite; fever; headache; itching; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; skin rash; swelling of the feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin.
- If you stop using Candesartan Cilexetil, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Candesartan Cilexetil. Be sure to keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Possible Side Effects While Using Candesartan Cilexetil:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- 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.
- Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect).
- Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
- Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat.
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Candesartan Cilexetil, talk with your doctor:
- Back pain.
- Cough, stuffy or runny nose, or sore throat.
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
- Headache.
- Mild skin rash or itching.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Candesartan Cilexetil, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
