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News on Atacand (candesartan cilexetil)
ARBs like Diovan may prevent, treat Alzheimer's - FiercePharma
ARBs like Diovan may prevent, treat Alzheimer'sFiercePharma... Boehringer Ingelheim's Micardis, Novartis' Diovan, AstraZeneca's Atacand, Daiichi Sankyo's Benicar, and Solvay Pharmaceuticals' Teveten. ...Risk of Dementia May Decrease with Use of Certain Blood Pressure MedicationsDrugWatch.comUpside to high blood pressure? Your memories might be intactWalletPop (blog)ARB blood pressure drugs reduce Alzheimer's risk – studyPharma TimesPress TV -New Statesman -WebMDall 219 news articles »
In tough times, health is a casualty - National
In tough times, health is a casualtyNational... or patients with high blood pressure who buy Atacand, or even the cholesterol patients who need Lipitor – are not coming as often,” said Mr Yehia. ...
Some blood pressure medicines may cut dementia risk - fwdailynews.com
Some blood pressure medicines may cut dementia riskfwdailynews.comThe ARB medicines include the following: losartan (Cozaar), candesartan (Atacand), valsartan (Diovan), irbesartan (Avapro), telmisartan (Micardis), ...
High Blood Pressure Medicines May Help Fight Dementia - HULIQ
HULIQHigh Blood Pressure Medicines May Help Fight DementiaHULIQSome of the most commonly prescribed ABRs are: Atacand (Candesartan), Avapro (Irbesatan), Cozaar (Losartan) and Diovan (Valsartan). ...and more »
Atacand (candesartan cilexetil)
Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007
| 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, 1998 |
| *Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here. | |
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.
This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.
