Patient Information Sheet
Candesartan Cilexetil (marketed as Atacand)
This is a summary of the most important information about Atacand. For details, talk to
your healthcare professional.
What is Atacand used for?
Atacand is used either alone or in combination
with other drugs to treat:
- high blood
pressure.
- heart failure. In heart failure patients, Atacand reduces heart-related death and
hospitalizations due to heart failure complications.
Special Warnings with Atacand:
Do not take Atacand when you are pregnant. If you find out you
are pregnant while taking Atacand you should call your healthcare
provider and stop taking Atacand as soon as possible. During the
second and third trimester of pregnancy there have been reports of
harm and even death to the fetus.
What are some possible side effects of Atacand?
(This is NOT
a complete list of side effects reported with Atacand. Your
healthcare provider can discuss with you a more complete list of
side effects.)
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Cold-like symptoms
- Sore throat
- Stuffy nose
For more detailed information about Atacand, ask your healthcare
provider.
Link to Atacand's Approved Labeling
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Date created: July 25, 2000
Updated: August 21, 2006 |