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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Atacand

Atacand has 23 Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Atacand
 
Atacand is also known by the generic name Candesartan


USES:
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers.

This medication is also used to treat congestive heart failure.


Atacand has 17 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand
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Atacand has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Atacand Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Atacand has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Atacand has interactions of serious seriousness with 41 drug(s).

Atacand has interactions of moderate seriousness with 582 drug(s).

Atacand has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Atacand has 10 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Atacand.

Atacand Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Atacand.

Relative Contraindications 

Azotemia is a contraindication of Atacand.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Atacand.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Atacand.

Oliguria - Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed is a contraindication of Atacand.

Contraindication Warnings 

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Atacand.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Atacand.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Atacand.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Atacand.

Atacand has 8 related brands and strengths:
 
Atacand 16 Mg Tab

Atacand 32 Mg Tab

Atacand 4 Mg Tab

Atacand 8 Mg Tab

Candesartan 16 Mg Tab

Candesartan 32 Mg Tab

Candesartan 4 Mg Tab

Candesartan 8 Mg Tab

Atacand - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusually fast or slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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