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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Candesartan Cilexetil
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
What is Canrec?
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, severe renal impairment, haemodialysis
carefully titrate dose and monitor BP thoroughly, renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral stenosis, kidney transplant, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe congestive heart failure, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, primary hyperaldosteronism
Side Effects
Headachevertigo. Rare: Arthralgiaback painblood disorderscoughhepatitishyponatraemiamyalgianauseapruritusrashurticaria
Drug Interactions
K+-sparing diuretics
K+-supplement
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 125.37
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 7 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 17.91 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 210.7
DVAGOper pack of 7Rs 125.37
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Candesartan Cilexetil, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Advant
8Mg
Rs 226.1Rs 32.3/unit
Lowest price per unitGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Treatan
8Mg
Rs 452.2Rs 32.3/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingPHARMEVO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Quartz
8mg
Rs 280
WILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Cansaar
8mg
Rs 282.66
No DRAP alertsABBOTT
Cartex
8mg
Rs 284
SCHAZOO ZAKA
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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