Generic Atacand

Description

Description

• This active ingredient is used in a brand like Atacand
• Medicine is available in dosages as Atacand 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, and 32 mg
• Effectiveness can be seen within 6 weeks of the treatment

Directions for Use

Candesartan Cilexetil should be taken once or twice a day, not against the prescription by the doctor.

Do’s and Don’ts

• This medication is not recommended in children less than 1 year
• Be careful while getting from lying or seating position
• Atacand with aliskiren-containing products is contraindicated in people with diabetes mellitus or renal impairment

Side Effects

• Common side effects: Dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness, and runny nose or sore throat
• Serious side effects: Pruritus, rashes, urticaria, neutropenia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, fainting, abnormal hepatic function, hepatitis, symptoms of a high potassium blood level such as muscle weakness, and irregular heartbeat

Precautions

• Hypotension may occur while treating with Atacand in people with heart failure
• The medicine should be taken under close medical supervision in children with possible intravascular volume depletion
• People with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicinal product
• This medication is contraindicated in nursing mothers
• During pregnancy, this medication should not be taken

Alternatives Of Generic Atacand

• Generic Vaseretic
• Generic Avapro
• Generic Isordil
• Generic Vasotec
• Generic Coreg

Storage

• It is advisable to store conventional tablets up in a cabinet with child-lock
• Avoid keeping any medication in damp places or near the sink

Disposal

• Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of Candesartan Cilexetil when you no longer need it
• Do not dispose of any medicines in wastewater or household waste