What Candesartan Cilexetil is used for:

Candesartan Cilexetil is used to treat:

• Elevated blood pressure (hypertension).


• Heart failure with reduced 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’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.


• If you are pregnant.


• If you have severe liver disease or bile obstruction.


• If you have diabetes or kidney problems and you are treated with the medicine called Aliskiren.


• In children less than 1 year of age.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have heart problems.


• If you have liver problems.


• If you have kidney problems, or are on dialysis, or recently had a kidney transplant.


• If you are vomiting, have recently had severe vomiting, or have diarrhea.


• If you have a disease of the adrenal gland called Conn’s syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism).


• If you have low blood pressure.


• If you have ever had a stroke.


• If you are taking any of the following medicines: an ACE-inhibitor (like Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril), Aliskiren, a mineralocorticoid receptors antagonist (MRA).

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Side effects include:

• Dizziness

• Other medicines and Candesartan Cilexetil


• Upper respiratory tract infection


• Change in kidney function


• Headache

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking:

Tell your doctor especially if you are taking:

• Other medicines that lower your blood pressure.


• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac.


• Acetylsalicylic acid (if you are taking more than 3 g each day).


• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium.


• Heparin (a blood thinner).


• Water tablets (diuretics).


• Lithium (for mental health problems).

How to take Candesartan Cilexetil :

• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• Take at the same time each day.


• Take with or without food.


• The usual dosing range for adults is 4-8 mg per day. It can be increased up to 32 mg per day.


• The usual dosing range for children is 4-8 mg per day. It can be increased up to 16 mg per day.

How to store Candesartan Cilexetil :

• Store at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.