Drug Interactions between Atacand and candesartan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Atacand (candesartan)
- candesartan
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Atacand and candesartan. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Atacand
A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with Atacand.
- Atacand is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Atacand is used to treat the following conditions:
candesartan
A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with candesartan.
- Candesartan is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
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Candesartan is used to treat the following conditions:
- Alport Syndrome (off-label)
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Migraine Prevention (off-label)
Drug and food interactions
candesartan food
Applies to: Atacand (candesartan) and candesartan
If you are taking candesartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Angiotensin ii inhibitors
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin II inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin II inhibitors' category:
- Atacand (candesartan)
- candesartan
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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