Candesartan

What is candesartan?

Candesartan is a type of medication used to treat high blood pressure. There are no obvious symptoms of high blood pressure; therefore the only way to diagnose the condition is to be tested by your doctor if you think you may be at risk. There is a higher likelihood of developing the condition if you have a family history of the condition, are of African-Caribbean or South Asian origin, are obese, or consume too much salt or alcohol. High blood pressure can lead to more serious health problems such as a stroke or heart attack if not treated effectively. Candesartan helps to reduce high blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels.

Candesartan contains the active ingredient candesartan cilexetil which relaxes the blood vessels to lower high blood pressure.

The recommended dose of Candesartan to manage high blood pressure is usually 8mg once a day, which may be increased to a higher dose depending on the body’s response to treatment.

Always take Candesartan exactly as recommended by your doctor.

The use of Candesartan can produce common side effects such as headache, dizziness, respiratory infection and low blood pressure.

Refer to the Candesartan patient information leaflet for a complete list of cautions and side effects.