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Candesartan
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About candesartan
| Type of medicine | Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist |
| Used for | Hypertension (high blood pressure) Heart failure (a condition where the pumping action of the heart is reduced) |
| Also called | Amias® |
| Available as | Tablets |
Candesartan works by causing blood vessels to relax, which in turn lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart, reducing the strain on the heart.
Before taking candesartan
Before taking candesartan make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
- If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
- If you suffer from heart, liver or kidney problems.
- If you suffer from gall bladder problems or a blockage of the bile duct.
- If you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
How to take candesartan
- Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
- Take this medication exactly as you have been directed by your doctor.
- Try to take candesartan at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses. If you do miss a dose, take one as soon as you remember unless the next dose is due. Do not take two doses together to make up.
Getting the most from your treatment
- If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking candesartan.
- Keep your regular appointments with your doctor who will monitor your blood pressure and do regular blood tests to ensure the dose you are taking is right for you.
- Alcohol can also affect your blood pressure. It is best to avoid alcohol whilst taking this medicine, but if you do have a drink, drink only a little and be aware of its effects on you.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor first.
- If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.
Can candesartan cause problems?
Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.
| Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine | What can I do if I experience this |
| Light-headedness, vertigo or dizziness especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position | Getting up slowly should help. If you begin to feel faint, lie down so that you do not faint, then sit for a few moments before standing |
| Headache | Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable pain-killer |
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store candesartan
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
Important information about all medicines
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References
- Manufacturer's PIL, Amias®, Takeda UK Ltd, electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated November 2006, accessed 3 July 2008.
- British National Formulary; 55th Edition (March 2008) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London (link to current BNF).
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