Candesartan is in the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers. It helps to relax blood vessels. This causes the lowering of blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for the treatment of heart failure in certain patients and for other conditions as prescribed by your doctor.
You should not use Candesartan in case you are allergic to any ingredient in Candesartan; or you are pregnant.
In such cases it is obligatory to consult with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Before using Candesartan
Be aware that Candesartan may interact with some medical conditions. Consult with your doctor in case you have any medical conditions listed below: if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; if you have liver or kidney problems; if you have low blood volume or salt (sodium) levels.
Be aware that Candesartan may interact with some medicines. Consult with your doctor in case you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the next: Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) or lithium because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Candesartan; Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, captopril) or potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone) because the risk of high blood potassium levels may be increased.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions with other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your doctor before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Candesartan
Take Candesartan according to the prescription of your doctor. Candesartan is to be taken orally with or without food. Continue taking Candesartan even if no symptoms bother you. Do not miss doses. You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember and then follow your usual schedule. Nevertheless, if it is near to the time for your next dose, do not take an extra tablet to catch up for the dose you forgot. Wait and take your next tablet at the regular time. Do not take a double dose.
Ask your doctor for extra information about Candesartan usage.
Important safety information
Candesartan may cause dizziness, so be careful when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. You should avoid such activities if you experience dizziness. Alcohol may increase such symptoms. Avoid taking alcohol and other medicines.
Your blood pressure should be lower within 2 weeks. Maximum effect is produced within 4 to 6 weeks.
You may feel tired or run down for a few weeks after the treatment is started if you take medicine for high blood pressure. Continue taking your medicine even if no symptoms bother you. Consult with your doctor if you suffer any symptom. Do change your lifestyle (eg, not smoking, weight loss, exercise, a low-salt diet). It may also help to lower blood pressure.
Let your doctor or dentist know that you take Candesartan before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Let laboratory personnel and your doctors know you are taking Candesartan before making allergy tests and certain lab tests, as Candesartan may affect their results.
Use Candesartan with caution in the ELDERLY as they are sensitive to its effects, especially kidney problems, low blood pressure, or high blood potassium levels.
Do not use Candesartan in CHILDREN; there is no reliable data about safety and effectiveness in children.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING
Stop taking Candesartan after the third month of pregnancy. It may cause injury or death to the fetus. Stop taking Candesartan as soon as possible if you become pregnant. There is no reliable data whether Candesartan passes into breast milk. You are not recommended to breast-feed when being treated with Candesartan.
Possible side effects of Candesartan
Not everyone experience side effects; however consult with your doctor if you have any of the most COMMON side effects: dizziness; headache; runny nose; sore throat; upper respiratory tract infection.
Seek emergency if you experience any sever side effect: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; decreased urination; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; muscle pain or tenderness; severe or persistent dizziness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
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