candesartan

Uses• hypertension
• heart failure
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• pregnancy
Drug Interactions
• lithium, NSAIDS
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• hypotension
• cough
• headache
• dizziness
• fatigue
• angioedema
• hyperkalemia
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
4 or 8mg; 8-32 mg once daily
Monitoring• electrolytes
• renal function tests
Source of Suggestion
Suggestion from clinicians
(Added on August, 2015)