candesartan cilexetil 16 MG Oral Tablet
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candesartan cilexetil 16 MG Oral Tablet
16 MG · Oral Tablet · oral
A form of candesartan cilexetil →
candesartan cilexetil 16 MG Oral Tablet — Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), plain. Strength, form, class, interactions & more.
Active ingredient
Classification
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), plainAngiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Drug interactions
Candesartan cilexetil has several documented drug interactions that may lead to serious health consequences.
- majorlithium — increased serum lithium concentrations and toxicity
- majorNSAIDs — increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect
- majorpotassium sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes — hyperkalemia
- majoraliskiren — increased risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and changes in renal function
Real-world adverse events (FAERS)
Dyspnoea1,788Fatigue1,768Drug Ineffective1,762Nausea1,704Headache1,628Dizziness1,606Diarrhoea1,382Malaise1,378
Source: RxNorm + openFDA + RxClass + FAERS · 2026
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