Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CNS: dizziness, fatigue, headache.
CV: hypotension, chest pain, edema.
F and E: hyperkalemia.
GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea.
GU: impaired renal function.
MS: arthralgia, back pain.
Misc: ANGIOEDEMA.
Drug-Drug:
(Generic available)
Hypertension
Hepatic Impairment
Heart Failure
Therapeutic Classification: antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Classification: angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Absorption: Candesartan cilexetil is a prodrug that is converted to candesartan (the active component); 15% bioavailability of candesartan.
Distribution: Crosses the placenta and enters breast milk.
Protein Binding: >99%.
Metabolism/Excretion: Minor metabolism by the liver; 33% excreted in urine; 67% in feces (via bile).
Half-life: 9 hr.
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