Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Leaflet ATACAND 32mg tablets
- Product code:
- W58806001
- Quantity:
- 28
- Indicated for:
- hypertension
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- candesartan cilexetil (antihypertensive)
- ATC
- C09CA06 — Cardiovascular system | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (arbs), plain | Angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs), plain
Precautions:
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Electrolyte disturbances
This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.
Candesartan cilexetil is an antihypertensive medication that belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic heart failure, particularly in patients who cannot tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Candesartan works by blocking angiotensin II receptors, thereby preventing vasoconstriction and lowering blood pressure.
In the treatment of hypertension, candesartan helps reduce blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular complications such as heart attack or stroke. In heart failure, it improves cardiac function and reduces symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath.
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and nausea. In rare cases, more serious reactions such as hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels), kidney dysfunction, or allergic reactions may occur. Regular monitoring of kidney function and potassium levels is important, especially if the patient is taking other medications that affect electrolyte balance.
Candesartan cilexetil is taken orally, usually once daily, and the dose is adjusted based on the patient’s response. It is important for patients to follow their doctor’s recommendations and not discontinue the medication without medical advice.
In the treatment of hypertension, candesartan helps reduce blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular complications such as heart attack or stroke. In heart failure, it improves cardiac function and reduces symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath.
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and nausea. In rare cases, more serious reactions such as hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels), kidney dysfunction, or allergic reactions may occur. Regular monitoring of kidney function and potassium levels is important, especially if the patient is taking other medications that affect electrolyte balance.
Candesartan cilexetil is taken orally, usually once daily, and the dose is adjusted based on the patient’s response. It is important for patients to follow their doctor’s recommendations and not discontinue the medication without medical advice.
General data about ATACAND 32mg
- Substance:
- candesartan cilexetil
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W58806001
- Concentration:
- 32mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 28
- Product type:
- Original
- Price:
- 60.30 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for candesartan cilexetil
- 16mg
- 2mg
- 32mg
- 4mg
- 8mg
Combinations with other substances
Compensation lists for ATACAND 32mg AstraZeneca
B - Sublist B with 50% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 60.30 RON
- Copayment
- 30.15 RON
- Patient
- 30.15 RON
G1 (C1) - Chronic heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)
- Price
- 60.30 RON
- Copayment
- 32.93 RON
- Patient
- 27.37 RON
GX (C1) - GENERIC (used in compensation list, C1, for another diagnosis)
- Price
- 60.30 RON
- Copayment
- 32.93 RON
- Patient
- 27.37 RON