MedDataToolCandesartan Cilexetil
Generic: Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazides✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Candesartan cilexetil is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, helping to lower the risk of serious heart-related issues like strokes and heart attacks. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten, allowing them to relax and widen, which helps lower blood pressure. You typically take it as a tablet once daily, starting with a dose of 16 mg, and it can be increased to a maximum of 32 mg if needed. It's important to know that this medication should not be used during pregnancy, as it can harm the developing fetus. Additionally, it should not be taken with aliskiren if you have diabetes, as this combination can cause serious complications.
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Uses
- Hypertension.
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Dosage
Start with 16 mg once daily for adults.
Doses can range from 8 mg to 32 mg daily.
Hydrochlorothiazide is effective in doses of 12.5 to 50 mg daily.
Can be taken with or without food.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
upper respiratory tract infectionback paindizziness
Serious
angioedemaabnormal liver functionsevere allergic reactions
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Can harm a developing fetus; discontinue if pregnant.
- May cause low blood pressure in certain patients.
- Monitor kidney function; can cause acute renal failure.
- Risk of high potassium levels; monitor serum electrolytes.
- Not recommended for patients with severe liver impairment.
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Drug interactions
- NSAIDsmay worsen kidney functionCaution
- Lithiumrisk of toxicityCaution
- Potassium-sparing diureticsrisk of high potassium levelsCaution
- Alcoholmay increase low blood pressure riskCaution
- Steroidsmay cause low potassium levels.Caution
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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).