What is the difference between Atacand and Atacand Plus?
Atacand: Each tablet contains 8 mg, 16 mg candesartan cilexetil. Atacand Plus: One Atacand Plus tablet contains 16 mg candesartan cilexetil and 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide.
Is Atacand Plus the same as candesartan?
ATACAND PLUS is used to treat high blood pressure. Candesartan cilexetil is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (or blocker). It mainly works by causing relaxation of blood vessels.
Is Atacand brand or generic?
Generic Atacand (candesartan cilexetil) is now available from manufacturer Sandoz, following the approval of the Atacand HCT generic (candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide) last year.
What is the generic name for Atacand?
Candesartan (Atacand) is a medication used to lower blood pressure, and can also treat heart failure and protect your kidneys.
What is Atacand 16 mg?
Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication is also used to treat heart failure.
Does Atacand Plus cause impotence?
Erectile dysfunction is not specifically listed or reported as a side effect of taking Atacand. If your symptom continues, you should followup with your doctor.
Is Atacand a good blood pressure tablet?
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
Can I stop taking Atacand?
You should stop taking the blood pressure medication Atacand (candesartan) only if your doctor has determined that you no longer need it or if he or she has switched you to another medication. Except in an emergency, don’t stop taking Atacand without your doctor’s approval.
What company makes Atacand?
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca will continue to manufacture and supply Atacand and Atacand Plus under a supply agreement and will continue to commercialise the medicines in all markets where it still holds the rights.
Who manufactures Atacand?
AstraZeneca will continue to manufacture and supply Atacand and Atacand Plus under a supply agreement and will continue to commercialise the medicines in all markets where it still holds the rights.
Can I take Viagra with candesartan?
Interactions between your drugs Sildenafil can add to the blood pressure-lowering effect of candesartan. Contact your doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or a rapid pulse or heart rate.
Can you take Viagra with low blood pressure?
Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), or Levitra (vardenafil) are not safe to take if you have low blood pressure.