Candesartan

Cardiology

Cardiology · ARB

Candesartan

Dose

4–32 mg OD.

Mechanism

AT1 antagonism.

Indications

  • HTN
  • HFrEF (CHARM)

Dose adjustment

Start 2 mg in renal/hepatic impairment

Use

ARB with prognostic HF data.

Monitoring

U&E, BP.

Side effects

  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Renal impairment

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Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.

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