Candesartan Cilexetil

Combinations ; Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide- see below

Dosage ; 16 mg OD initially (max. daily dose 32mg).

Candesartan Brands

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Advant Getz Pharmaceuticals Surgipharm Ltd 8mg 14 Tablet per tablet KES 719.00
Advant Getz Pharmaceuticals Surgipharm Ltd 16mg 14 Tablet per tablet KES 1,062.00
ARB-8 Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd ACE Pharmaceuticals Ltd 8mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 480.00
ARB-8 Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd ACE Pharmaceuticals Ltd 16mg 90 Tablet per tablet KES 675.00
Atacand AstraZeneca Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 8mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,478.00
Atacand AstraZeneca Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 16mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 3,235.00
Atacand AstraZeneca Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 32mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 3,721.00
Candecard Sandoz Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 8mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 591.00
Candecard Sandoz Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 16mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 1,085.00
Candez Indswift Limited Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 4mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 227.00
Candez Indswift Limited Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 8mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 350.00
Candez Indswift Limited Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 16mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,578.00
Treatan Pharmevo Pharmaceuticals Ltd Harley's Limited 8mg 14 Tablet per tablet KES 597.00

Candesartan More info
Mode Of Action

It blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in a number of tissues. It does not cause persistent dry cough that normally complicates ACE inhibitors therapy. This is due to the fact that it does not inhibit the breakdown of kinins.
Drug Indication Hypertension
Precautions Severe congestive heart failure.
Contra-Indications Pregnancy; allergy to the drug.
Side Effects Hyperuricemia; hypotension, leukopenia; thrombocytopenia; back pain; dizziness; headache; pharyngitis; rhinitis; URTI
Dosage 16 mg OD initially (max. daily dose 32mg).
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Angiotensin (AT1 ) receptor blockers

Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Brands

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Advantec Getz Pharmaceuticals Surgipharm Ltd 16mg/12.5mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 2,219
Atacand plus AstraZeneca Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited 16mg/12.5mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 3,235.00
Atacand plus AstraZeneca Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited 32mg/25mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 3,322.00
Candesartan/Hydrochlorthiazide More info
Mode Of Action

It blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in a number of tissues. It does not cause persistent dry cough that normally complicates ACE inhibitors therapy. This is due to the fact that it does not inhibit the breakdown of kinins. it also has anti-diuretic activity
Drug Indication Hypertension
Precautions Severe congestive heart failure.
Contra-Indications Pregnancy; allergy to the drug.
Side Effects Hyperuricemia; hypotension, leukopenia; thrombocytopenia; back pain; dizziness; headache; pharyngitis; rhinitis; URTI
Dosage 1 Once Daily
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Angiotensin (AT1 ) receptor blockers