PRODUCT DETAILS

Product Composition
Each tablet contains Candesartan Cilexetil 8 mg as the active ingredient.

Uses / Indications
Atacand 8 mg is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It helps relax blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and thereby lowering blood pressure.

Direction for Use
Take one tablet once daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. It may be taken with or without food and should preferably be taken at the same time each day.

Side Effects
Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, low blood pressure, back pain, and upper respiratory tract infection. Serious but rare side effects may include kidney problems, high potassium levels in the blood, or severe allergic reactions such as rash, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

Warnings / Interactions
This medicine may interact with other blood pressure medications, potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Inform your healthcare professional if you have kidney disease, liver problems, diabetes, or dehydration before using this medicine.

Caution
Do not use during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are breastfeeding. Elderly patients may require monitoring during treatment. Avoid alcohol as it may increase dizziness or light-headedness.