Candesartan Cilexetil
Therapeutic Group
Angiotensin-ii Antagonists, CombinationsIndication Dosage
Hypertension:
- Adult: Initially 8 Mg Once Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 32 Mg Once Daily, Increased At Intervals Of 4 Weeks; Usual Dose 8 Mg Once Daily
- Children 6-18 Yrs: Initially 4 Mg Once Daily (reduced Dose In Intravascular Volume Depletion), Adjusted According To Response, Max 8 Mg Once Daily
Hypertension With Intravascular Volume Depletion:
- Adult: Initially 4 Mg Once Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 32 Mg Daily, Increased At Intervals Of4 Weeks; Usual Dose 8 Mg Once Daily
Heart Failure With Impaired Left Ventricular Systolic Function When Ace Inhibitors Are Not Tolerated Or In Conjunction With An Ace Inhibitor:
- Adult: Initially 4 Mg Once Daily, Increased At Intervals Of At Least 2 Weeks To Required Dose Of 32 Mg Once Daily Or To Maximum Tolerated Dose
Content
- Tab 4mg /8mg /16mg /32mg: Candesartancilexetil 4mg /8mg /16mg /32mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
Contra Indications
- Severe Hepatic Impairment, Cholestasis.
Precautions
- Severe Hepatic Impairment, Cholestasis.
Lactation
- Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Vertigo.
- Rare: Arthralgia
- Back Pain
- Blood Disorders
- Cough
- Hepatitis
- Hyponatraemia
- Myalgia
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Urticaria