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Atacand

Candesartan

AntihypertensiveTablet16mgATC C09CA06

Ingredients & Drug Type

Atacand is listed as Antihypertensive containing Candesartan. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.

Active ingredient
Candesartan
Therapeutic class
Antihypertensive
Dosage form
Tablet
Strength
16mg

Dosing

Adult
8–32mg مرة يومياً
Frequency
مرة يومياً
Route
oral
  • Frequency: مرة يومياً.
  • Route: oral.
  • The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
  • Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.

Instructions: في نفس الوقت كل يوم — لا توقفه بدون استشارة

Pregnancy Category
D — Confirmed risk — only when essential

Medical Overview

Atacand is listed as Antihypertensive containing Candesartan. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.

Atacand (candesartan) — the tight-grip ARB: near-insurmountable receptor binding for true 24-hour stability, CHARM-proven heart-failure credentials (the ACEI-cough refugees’ standard), and a documented European third life in migraine prophylaxis — elegant for the hypertensive migraineur. Family law: no cough, absolute pregnancy ban, potassium surveillance.

Uses / Indications

  • Hypertension
  • heart failure
  • Hypertension, heart protection, or kidney protection according to the care plan.

Side Effects

  • من ألطف الفئة: دوخة خفيفة أولية
  • صداع
  • ارتفاع بوتاسيوم محتمل يُفحص
  • وتعب عابر. لا سعال ACEI (سبب وجود العائلة)
  • والوذمة الوعائية أندر بكثير من أخوالها.
  • Dizziness, tiredness, headache, ankle swelling, or pulse changes depending on the medicine.

Contraindications

  • **الحمل ممنوع باتاً** (العائلتان)
  • قصور كبدي شديد وركود صفراوي
  • ومع أليسكيرين لدى السكريين. تضيق شرايين الكلى الثنائي وفرط البوتاسيوم: حذر العائلة.
  • Severe low blood pressure or allergy; some agents are unsafe in pregnancy or renal artery stenosis.

Warnings

  • قبضته الطويلة تسامح هفوة موعد ولا تسامح الإهمال — الثبات اليومي يبني حمايته. فحص بوتاسيوم وكرياتينين بعد البدء والرفع ثم دورياً. لقصور القلب: تصعيد صبور بجرعات مضاعفة كل أسبوعين بمراقبة. شقيقة متكررة مع ضغط؟ اسأل طبيبك عن ثنائيته — عصفوران بقرص. لنساء الإنجاب: وسيلة موثوقة. تابع عبر كلينكس جو.
  • Do not stop blood pressure medicine suddenly without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

  • موفرات البوتاسيوم ومكملاته: الجمع المضبوط فقط
  • مضادات الالتهاب تضعفه وتجهد الكلى
  • والليثيوم يرتفع. لا يُجمع روتينياً مع ACEI.
  • May interact with diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and heart medicines.

Patient Guidance

  • Measure blood pressure regularly.
  • Stand slowly to reduce dizziness.
  • Seek care for severe swelling, breathlessness, or fainting.

Before Using This Medicine

Tell your clinician before use if you have

  • Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
  • Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
  • Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.

Seek urgent care if you notice

  • Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
  • Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
  • Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.

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Storage & Manufacturer

Storage:
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.

Trusted Medical Sources

Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.

Common Questions

What is Atacand?

Atacand contains Candesartan and is categorized as Antihypertensive. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.

What is the dose of Atacand?

Catalog dosing information includes: 8–32mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.

What warnings matter before using Atacand?

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.

How should Atacand be stored?

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only. It does not replace personalized advice from a licensed pharmacist or your treating physician. Dose, interactions, and contraindications may vary by individual patient. Always confirm with your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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