Heart failure (weakness of the heart) with decreased heart muscle function when an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor medicine cannot be used, or in addition to it.
Do not take candesartan cilexetil.
If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are pregnant.
If you have severe liver disease or bile duct obstruction.
If you have diabetes or kidney problems and are being treated with the medicine called aliskiren.
In children under one year of age.
Warnings and precautions:
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:
If you suffer from heart problems.
If you suffer from liver problems.
If you have kidney problems, are on dialysis, or have recently had a kidney transplant.
If you are suffering or have recently suffered from severe vomiting or diarrhea.
If you have an adrenal gland disease called Conn's syndrome (also called primary hyperaldosteronism).
If you have low blood pressure.
If you have ever had a stroke.
If you are taking any of the following medications: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (such as enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril) aliskiren, an aldosterone receptor antagonist (MRA).
Possible side effects:
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; Itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.
Side effects include:
Dizziness
Headache
upper respiratory tract infection
Change in kidney function
Other medicines and candesartan cilexetil
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
Tell your doctor especially if you are taking:
Other medications that lower blood pressure.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and diclofenac.
Acetylsalicylic acid (if you take more than 3 grams each day).
Potassium supplements.
Heparin (to prevent blood clotting).
Water tablets (diuretics).
Lithium (for mental health problems).
How to take Candesartan Cilexetil
Take this medication as ordered by your doctor.
Take this drug at the same time of day.
Take this medication with or without food.
The usual dose ranges between 4-8 mg per day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 32 mg if necessary.
In children, the usual dose is between 4-8 mg per day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to 16 mg if necessary.