Candesartan 8mg

Antihypertensive Agent, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

“ALERT: US Boxed Warning

Fetal toxicity:

When pregnancy is detected, discontinue candesartan as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus.”

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship

Angiotensin II constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone. Aldosterone increases sodium and water reabsorption which increases blood volume thereby elevating blood pressure. Candesartan/Atacand inhibits angiotensin II resulting in the opposite effect.

Candesartan/Atacand officially indicated for hypertension, acute coronary syndromes, and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. It is also prescribed off-label for protein-uric chronic kidney disease. (may also be used for conditions not listed)

Before starting Candesartan/Atacand make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you have kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, liver disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding

8mg-32mg once daily

How to Take: Follow instructions provided by physician/pharmacy label, take consistently at same times each day unless otherwise directed, store at room temperature

You Need to Avoid: Careful standing up too quickly as you may get dizzy, and do not supplement with potassium unless instructed by physician

Hypotension, renal function abnormality, dizziness, hyperkalemia

Note this is not a complete list of side effects, only relatively common ones

1. What do I do if I show signs of high potassium levels (nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, tingling sensation, loss of movement)
   Seek immediate medical attention, it may be a rare but potentially serious side effect.