Candelong ( Atacand, Atacand plus, Generic Candesartan )
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Candesartan (kan-de-SAR-tan) belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin II inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.Candesartan works by blocking the action of a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, candesartan relaxes blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure.Candesartan is used for: Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Candesartan controls high blood pressure. It works by blocking the effect of a hormone called angiotensin II. Unopposed, this substance prompts the blood vessels to contract, an action that tends to raise blood pressure. Candesartan relaxes and expands the blood vessels, allowing pressure to drop. Candesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.Candesartan is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 (not insulin-dependent) diabetes.
What is Atacand and why is it prescribed? Atacand contains the medicine candesartan cilexetil and is one of a type of medicines for high blood pressure (hypertension). Atacand lowers elevated blood pressure. High blood pressure levels can cause you to have a stroke, get heart failure, or damage your kidneys. Atacand helps prevent these things from happening. More... Special warnings about Atacand - People with high blood pressure (hypertension) due to high levels of the hormone aldosterone (primary hyperaldosteronism) do not generally respond to Atacand, and it is not recommended for these people. People with decreased kidney function should have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and creatinine in their blood while taking Atacand. The safety and efficacy of Atacand in children has not been studied. |
