Atacand

Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) belongs to a group of medications known as Angiotensin II inhibitors. This medication not only helps lower elevated blood pressure, but helps lower the rate of strokes, heart failure or varied kidney complications caused by high blood pressure.

Furthermore, Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) may be described as a white to off – white powder, sparingly soluble in Methanol and practically insoluble in water.

Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) is used in the treatment of patients suffering from left ventricular systolic dysfunction, hypertension, heart complications and possible depletion of intravascular volume.

Furthermore, Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) binds itself to the AT1 – receptor thereby blocking its interaction with Angiotensin II. This medication helps reduce cardiovascular deaths and heart failure hospitalizations in a large number of patients.

Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) is available in tablet form, which must be taken by mouth and usually swallowed whole with a glass of water and may be taken with or without food. However, you must be certain to take this medication exactly as directed, making sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) you do not understand and special care may be required pertaining to the use of this medication in children.

While on an ongoing course of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) may cause the patient to experience a decrease in their sex drive, ear congestion or pain, fatigue, Peripheral edema, chest pain, bronchitis, pain or difficulty during the process of urination, sinusitis, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting.

Furthermore, Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) may cause the patient to experience arthralgia (joint pain), asthenia (weakness), fever, mild symptoms of depression, paresthesia (an abnormal sensation of numbness, tingling, pricking, burning or creeping of the skin), dyspepsia, hyperglycemia, myalgia (muscle pain), epistaxis (mild nosebleeds), anxiety, Angioedema and bleeding gums.

If you are on an ongoing course of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) interacts with various medications, such as diuretics (water pills), Amiloride, blood pressure medications, Lithium, Digoxin and Ibuprofen.

Furthermore, Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) interacts with various medications, such as Naproxen, Lisinopril, Potassium (salts and supplements), Spironolactone, Captopril and Triamterene.

In case of an overdose of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil), monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is still unknown whether Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) passes into breast milk or not.

Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil). It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil), you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.

Speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store at room temperature between 15—30 degrees C (59—86 DegreesF), away from light and moisture. Store Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil), they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, kidney complications, severe dehydration, liver complications, diabetes or cardiovascular complications.

Furthermore, prior to the usage of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil), be sure to consult your health care professional about your food intake. Your health care professional may also prefer to prescribe and get you started off on a low sodium diet. While on an ongoing course of Atacand (Candesartan cilexetil), keep a constant check on your blood pressure and refrain from using this medication in case the of high blood levels of potassium.