Atacand Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 August 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Mild to moderate hypertension and heart failure.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 8 mg once daily; Maintenance: 8-16 mg once daily; Max: 32 mg once daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 hours, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in second and third trimesters; not recommended during first trimester.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Respiratory infection
Counselling Points
- Take once daily with or without food
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid potassium supplements
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension
- Hyperkalaemia
- Renal impairment
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