Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Candesartan
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
What is Advantec?
Uses
Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertensi...
How It Works
Candesartan Cilexetil is the derivative of Candesartan. It is of Synthetic origin.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
8 mg — 24 hourly
Adjusted a/c to response. Max. 16 mg once daily.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may t
Safety Alerts
Severe hepatic impairment, cholestasis
Important Warnings
Correct volume/salt depletion before starting ther-apy, anaesthesia, renal impairment
monitor serum potassium and creatinine levels, haemodialysis
carefully titrate dose and monitor BP thoroughly, renal artery stenosis, electrolyte imbalance, aortic or mitral stenosis, kidney transplant, obstructive hy-pertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe congestive heart failure, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, primary hyperaldosteronism
Side Effects
Hyperkalaemiaangioedemasymptomatic hypotension including dizziness particularly in patients with intravascular volume depletione.g. those taking high-dose diureticsheadacheback painelectrolyte imbalance.
Drug Interactions
K+-sparing diuretics
K+-supplement
lithium
NSAIDs
skeletal muscle relaxants.
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 315
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 820.12
DVAGORs 315
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Candesartan, and what they are not.You pay Rs 73 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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