Candesartan Benefits & Uses

Candesartan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Failure

Candesartan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 16 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 16 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 16 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Candesartan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Candesartan is used -

Moderate

Difficulty breathing
Depression
Irregular heartbeat
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Fatigue
Dizziness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Nausea or vomiting
Headache

Unknown

Weakness

Candesartan Related Warnings

Is the use of Candesartan safe for pregnant women?

Candesartan should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Candesartan safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Candesartan. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Candesartan on the Kidneys?

Candesartan does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Candesartan on the Liver?

Candesartan has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Candesartan on the Heart?

Side effects of Candesartan rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Candesartan with Other Drugs

Candesartan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Potassium Citrate

Moderate

Acarbose

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Phenobarbital

Paracetamol,Codeine

Candesartan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candesartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperkalemia
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Candesartan

Is this Candesartan habit forming or addictive?

Candesartan does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Candesartan. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Candesartan only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Candesartan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Candesartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Candesartan

Some foods when eaten with Candesartan can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Candesartan

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Candesartan with alcohol will be.

Unknown