What is an alternative to Atacand?

Atacand (candesartan cilexetil) and Cozaar (losartan) are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Atacand and Cozaar belong to different drug classes. Atacand is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and Cozaar is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).

What is the generic name for Atacand?

Candesartan, Oral Tablet. Candesartan is available as both a generic and brand-name drug. Brand name(s): Atacand. Candesartan is an oral drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Is candesartan and Atacand the same?

Candesartan (Atacand) is a medication used to lower blood pressure, and can also treat heart failure and protect your kidneys.

Which is better Atacand or losartan?

Our results showed that candesartan was more effective than losartan in reducing the risk of primary composite end point, HR 0.86 (95% CI 0.77–96, P=0.0062).

What is the difference between Atacand and Atacand Plus?

Atacand: Hypersensitivity to candesartan cilexetil or to any of the excipients. Atacand Plus: Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients or to sulfonamide derived drugs (hydrochlorothiazide is a sulfonamide derived drug) or to any of the excipients.

How much does Atacand cost?

The cost for Atacand oral tablet 16 mg is around $258 for a supply of 30 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

Is Atacand available in the US?

Generic Atacand (candesartan cilexetil) is now available from manufacturer Sandoz, following the approval of the Atacand HCT generic (candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide) last year.

Who manufactures Atacand?

AstraZeneca will continue to manufacture and supply Atacand and Atacand Plus under a supply agreement and will continue to commercialise the medicines in all markets where it still holds the rights.

Is candesartan better than lisinopril?

The results of this randomized clinical trial demonstrate that candesartan is superior to lisinopril on executive function and memory outcomes in MCI. These effects are independent of but likely additive to their BP-lowering effects.