Atacand
Active Ingredient(s): CandesartanFDA Approved: * June 4, 1998
Pharm Company: * ASTRAZENECA
Category: Blood Pressure
Candesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker used mainly for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Candesartan has a very low maintenance dose. The metabolism for the drug is unique as it is a cascading pro-drug. Candesartan has good bioavailibility and is more potent among the AT-1 receptor antagonists. It was patented in 1990 and approved for medical use in 1997.[1] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Hypertension 1.2 Congestive heart failure 1.3 Pr... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.12 Discussions
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