Candesartan

Candesartan (kan-de-SAR-tan) belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin II inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and is marketed under the brand name Atacand by AstraZeneca.

High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.

Candesartan works by blocking the action of a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, candesartan relaxes blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure.

External links

Atacand web site or Atacand US, run by AstraZeneca