Candesartan is an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) that may be used alone or with other agents to treat hypertension. It is available as a prodrug in the form of candesartan cilexetil.
May be used as a first line agent to treat uncomplicated hypertension, isolated systolic hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. May be used as a first line agent to delay progression of diabetic nephropathy. Candesartan may be also used as a second line agent in the treatment of congestive heart failure, systolic dysfunction, myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease in those intolerant of ACE inhibitors.
Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Jung-gu, Korea, Republic of
Inje University Haeundae Baik Hospital, Busan, Korea, Republic of
Hallym University Sungsim Hospital, Anyang-si, Korea, Republic of
Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea, Republic of
GSK Investigational Site, Hyderabad, India
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea, Republic of
Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, Republic of
Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials, regulatory changes, and research advancements related to this medication.