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Candesartan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Candesartan is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Candesartan safe for pregnant women?
Candesartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Candesartan safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Candesartan may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Candesartan should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Candesartan on the Kidneys?
Candesartan is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Candesartan on the Liver?
Side effects of Candesartan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Candesartan on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Candesartan on the heart have been reported.
Candesartan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candesartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candesartan habit forming or addictive?
Candesartan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candesartan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Candesartan can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Candesartan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Candesartan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Candesartan
When consumed with certain foods, Candesartan may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candesartan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Candesartan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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