MedDataToolCandesartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children aged 1 to under 17, as well as heart failure in adults. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten, which helps to relax the blood vessels and lower blood pressure. The medication is usually taken as a tablet once daily, starting at a dose of 16 mg for adults, with a maximum dose of 32 mg. It's important to know that candesartan should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to it or by patients with diabetes if they are also taking aliskiren. Additionally, if you have liver problems, your doctor may start you on a lower dose.
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Uses
- Hypertension in adults and children 1 to < 17 years.
- Heart failure in adults.
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Dosage
Adults: Start with 16 mg once daily, adjust to 8-32 mg.
Children 1 to < 6 years: 0.20 mg/kg once daily.
Children 6 to < 17 years: 4-8 mg for < 50 kg, 8-16 mg for > 50 kg.
May be taken with or without food.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Headachedizzinessback painupper respiratory infectionHypotension
Serious
abnormal renal functionhyperkalemia
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Discontinue if pregnancy is detected.
- Can harm the developing fetus.
- Monitor potassium levels with potassium-sparing drugs.
- Risk of renal impairment with NSAIDs.
- Avoid combining with aliskiren in diabetes.
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Drug interactions
- Lithiumincreases risk of toxicityMonitor
- NSAIDsrisk of renal impairmentCaution
- Potassium supplementsrisk of high potassiumCaution
- ACE inhibitorsincreased risk of low blood pressureMonitor
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).