Atacand TM
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Active ingredients: candesartan
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 16mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CH engraved on one side and 016 on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tables pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
