Atacand Side Effects, Warnings and Interactions

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Atacand®
Brand Name:	Atacand®
Active Ingredient:	candesartan cilexetil
Strength(s):	4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablets
Company Name:	Astra Merck Inc.
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by the FDA:	June 4, 2022
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time.

What is Atacand used for? Atacand is used to treat high blood
pressure. It may be used alone or with other drugs that treat high blood pressure.

Special
Warnings with Atacand:

Do not take Atacand when you are pregnant. If you find out you are pregnant
while taking Atacand you should call your health care provider and stop taking Atacand as
soon as possible. During the second and third trimester of pregnancy there have been
reports of harm and even death to the fetus.

What are some possible side effects of Atacand? (This is NOT
a complete list of side effects reported with Atacand. Your health care provider can
discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

Back pain
Dizziness
Cold-like symptoms
Sore throat
Stuffy nose

For more detailed information about Atacand, ask your health care provider.

http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/1998/20838lbl.pdf Atacand’s labeling

Revised: 7/25/00

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source: FDA

last update: December 2004

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