Atacand is sometimes prescribed as candesartan and is commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. Atacand is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, which help keep blood vessels and arteries from narrowing. Because Atacand can lower blood pressure, alcohol should be avoided as this can lower blood pressure further resulting in an unsafe drop in blood pressure.
Atacand may make some health conditions worse and should never be prematurely prescribed without a thorough medical assessment which includes a current list of medications. Patients who have abnormally hi levels or unusually low levels of potassium in the blood, kidney disease, liver disease, or complications while urinating may not be able to take Atacand or may require special monitoring while undergoing drug therapy with this medication. Determining factors are likely to rely on the condition and the severity of the condition.
Atacand was rated a category D pregnancy risk, which means that Atacand will cause harm to an unborn fetus. Atacand has not yet been determined to pass through the mother’s breast milk, but may affect a nursing baby. This medication should be avoided in women who are pregnant, nursing, or are likely to become pregnant.
There may be side effects associated with Atacand, and some may be serious. Serious side effects may include an allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, mouth, and throat, hives, and difficulty breathing), dry mouth, restlessness, nervousness, an increase in thirst, confusion, muscle pain, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, increase in urine output, fast heart rate, lightheadedness, fainting, chest pain, convulsions, A decrease in urine output, or an inability to produce urine at all, and will require emergency medical attention.
Other, more common but less serious side effects are likely to include dry cough, back pain, dizziness, runny nose, headaches, or sore throat. These side effects should be reported to the prescribing physician but do not necessarily require medical treatment. Side effects may be reduced by altering the dosage of Atacand in appropriate situations.
Atacand should be taken exactly as prescribed, although if the patient misses a dose the dose should be taken as soon as remembered. Patients should be expressly reminded to avoid taking a double dose of Atacand, as well as to avoid taking doses too closely together in the event of a missed dose. Missed doses that are remembered to close to the next scheduled dose should be skipped to avoid the potential for an overdose, which would require immediate medical attention. An overdose is likely to include symptoms such as a decrease in heart rate or an elevated heart rate, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
Not all medications can safely be taken simultaneously with Atacand, and physicians should take a thorough medical history before prescribing this medication. Patients who take ACE inhibitors, lithium, other blood pressure medications, and diuretics may not be able to take Atacand or may require dosage adjustments. Patients should always check with the physician prior to taking any new over the counter, prescription, or herbal medications.
Patients who are taking Atacand should avoid alcoholic beverages. Atacand can impair thought processes and impair reaction times, and adding alcoholic beverages, sedatives, cold medications, antihistamines, muscle relaxants, or other medications which may induce drowsiness is likely to increase this effect and may contribute to accidents.
Atacand has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of atacand is C24H20N6O3
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 2-ethoxy-3-[[4-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]phenyl]methyl]-3H- benzoimidazole-4-carboxylicacid
• Molecular weight is 440.454 g/mol
• Atacand available : 4mg tablets, 8mg tablets, 16mg tablets, 32mg tablets
Generic name: Candesartan
Brand name(s): Atacand Plus, Blopress
Review published on: 12 June 2007
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