Candesartan

Angiotensin 2 antagonist

Identification
Generic Name
Candesartan
Brand Name

 
Attributes
Pregnancy
D

Indication
Condition Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Condition-Contra Indications

 
Other Contra-Indication
Avoid in women planning to conceive or who are using inadequate contraception
Candesartan is contra-indicated in patients with known allergies to it

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

 
Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

Side Effects
Common
Dizziness
Blood: Potassium Elevated (Hyperkalaemia)
Headache (Cephalgia)
Uncommon
Head Rush Or A Dizzy Spell (Orthostatic Hypotension)
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea)
Insomnia
Nasal Congestion
Throat Sore (Pharyngitis)
Kidney (Renal) Impairment
Nose Congested or Running (Rhinitis)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Rare
Skin Rash
Pain Back
Stomach Or Intestinal Upset (Dyspepsia)
Cough
Skin Itchy Swollen Red Bumps (Hives or Urticaria)
Skin: Swelling Beneath The Skin (Angioedema)
Hepatitis
Sense of Taste Abnormal
Migraine
Pain Muscle (Myalgia)
Fever (Raised Body Temperature)
Dizziness or a Spinning Sensation (Vertigo)
Skin Tingling Or Numbness (Paresthesias)
Heart or Pulse Rate Raised (Tachycardia)
Heartbeats Felt By Patient (Palpitations)
Blood Glucose Levels High or Increased (Hyperglycaemia, Hyperglycemia)
Hyperuricaemia
Nose Bleed (Epistaxis)
Blood Clotting Disorder
Mind: Anxiety
Mind: Depression
Sleepiness or Drowsiness (Somnolence)
Breath Shortness (Dyspnoea)
Sweating (Perspiring)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)

Candesartan

 


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