Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Candesartan
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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
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to candesartan
If you have diabetes, do not take candesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
You may also need to avoid taking candesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a heart condition other than one being treated with candesartan
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis)
Important Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant
Stop using candesartan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
If you have diabetes, do not take candesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Candesartan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outlittle or no urinationor high potassium level --nauseaweaknesstingly feelingchest painirregular heartbeatsloss of movement. Common side effects of candesartan may include: high potassiumheadache
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: any other heart or blood pressure medications
a diuretic or "water pill"
lithium
or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) -- ibuprofen (Advil
Motrin)
naproxen (Aleve)
celecoxib
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,359.64
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 28 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 28Rs 1,359.64
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