Description

No significant drug interactions have been reported for Candesartan Cilexetil with other drugs such as glyburide, nifedifine, digoxin, warfarin, hydrochlorothiazide and oral contraceptives. Alcohol, barbiturates, or narcotics- Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur. Antidiabetic drugs (oral agents and insulin)- Dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required. Other antihypertensive drugs- Additive effect or potentiation. Skeletal muscle relaxants, tubocurarine- Possible increased responsiveness to the muscle relaxant. NSAID can reduce the diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects of loop, potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretics.

Mild and transient in nature. The overall incidence of adverse events is comparable to placebo. Side effects are headache, upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, influenza-like symptoms.

Use in pregnancy & lactation is not recommended.

No patient receiving this combination was discontinued due to increases or decreases in serum potassium. Overall, the combination of candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide had no clinically significant effect on serum potassium.

Use in pediatric patient: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Combined antihypertensive preparations