Brand name:

IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN)
Pronounced: AT-uh-kand
Generic name: Candesartan cilexetil
Why is IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) prescribed?

IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) controls high blood pressure. It works by blocking the effect of a hormone called angiotensin II. Unopposed, this substance prompts the blood vessels to contract, an action that tends to raise blood pressure. IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) relaxes and expands the blood vessels, allowing pressure to drop. The drug may be prescribed alone or with other blood pressure medications.
Most important fact about IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN)

You must take IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be a couple of weeks before you get significant benefits from IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN), and you must continue taking it even though you feel well. IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) does not cure high blood pressure, it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) without Rx /Prescriptions?

So you won't forget, make a habit of taking your dose of IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) around the same time every day. This medication can be taken with or without food.

If you miss IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) a dose...

Take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

Storage instructions IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN)

Store at room temperature in a tightly sealed container.
IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) side effects

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN).

* Side effects may include:
Back pain, dizziness, respiratory tract infection

Why should IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) not be prescribed?

If IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) gives you an allergic reaction, you cannot continue using it.
Special warnings about IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN)

IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) can cause a severe drop in blood pressure, especially when you first start taking the drug. The problem is more likely to occur if your body's supply of water has been depleted by diuretics (water pills). Symptoms include light-headedness, dizziness, and faintness. Call your doctor if they occur. You may need to have your dose adjusted.

If you have kidney or liver disease, or congestive heart failure, IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) must be used with caution.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN)

The chances of a drug interaction with IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) are low. Check with your doctor, however, before combining it with lithium (Eskalith).
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) can cause injury or even death to an unborn child when used during the last 6 months of pregnancy. As soon as you learn that you are pregnant, stop taking IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) and call your doctor.

It is not known whether IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN) appears in breast milk; however, because of the potential risks to the nursing infant, it's considered best to avoid the drug while breastfeeding. You should decide whether to give up nursing or discontinue IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN).
Recommended dosage for IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN)

ADULTS
Overdosage

There have been few reports of overdose with IPSITA (ATACAND, CANDESARTAN). However, the most likely results are low blood pressure, dizziness, and an abnormally slow or rapid heartbeat. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.