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Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (159)
     Syncope (11)Dizziness (10)Dyspnoea (9)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (125)
     Hyperkalaemia (9)Dyspnoea (8)Syncope (8)more >>

Cases resulting in death (14)
     Anaemia (5)Melaena (4)Thrombocytopenia (4)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (8)
     Hepatitis (4)Nephritis (4)Anaemia (2)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (74)
     Hyperkalaemia (8)Syncope (7)Drug Interaction (6)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (7)
     Back Pain (2)Enterocolitis Haemorrhagic (2)Syncope (2)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (40)
     Dyspnoea (4)Visual Disturbance (3)Haemolytic Anaemia (3)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 40 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-10-30

Patient: 40 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Circumoral Oedema, Rash Pustular, Face Oedema, Pain of Skin, Rash Papular, Localised Oedema, Tenderness

Suspect drug(s):
Tarceva
    Dosage: (150 mg), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-08-30

Medrol
    Start date: 2004-06-15

Omeprazole

Atacand



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 59 year old male, weighing 117.0 kg (257.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea Exertional, Myocardial Ischaemia, Coronary Artery Disease

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Dosage: 8.0mg once daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Atacand
    Dosage: 8.0mg once daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Myocardial Infarction



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-23

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 120.0 kg (264.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Increased, Drug Ineffective, Hypertension, Arrhythmia

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2006-10-01

Atacand
    Dosage: atacand dose doubled
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Manivasc



Adverse event in 77 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-19

Patient: 77 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain, Hypotension, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Gait Disturbance, Muscle Spasms

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Other drugs received by patient: Acebutolol Hydrochloride; Aspirin; Dilantin; Lipitor



Adverse event in 74 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2007-10-19

Patient: 74 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Paralysis

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Other drugs received by patient: Arimidex; Larbus; Metformin HCL; Novasen; Novorapid



Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2007-10-17

Patient: 75 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angina Unstable, Hypotension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Imdur
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Other drugs received by patient: Spiriva; Sertralin; Furix; Atrovent; Bambec; Trombyl; Acetylcysteine; Neurontin; Ideos; Nexium



Adverse event in male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-16

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Bradycardia, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-09-02
    End date: 2007-09-03

Leponex
    Dosage: from 12 to 25 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-30
    End date: 2007-08-31

Leponex
    Dosage: from 12 to 25 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-09-02
    End date: 2007-09-03

Stablon
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-31
    End date: 2007-09-03

Modopar
    Dosage: 50 + 12.5 mg tid
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-09-03

Other drugs received by patient: Triatec; Xatral; Digoxin; Minisintrom; Loxapac; Indapamide; Lansoyl



Adverse event in male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-16

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malaise, Hyperkalaemia, Bundle Branch Block

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-10-17

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Tahor; Metformin



Adverse event in female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: female, weighing 67.3 kg (148.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Humerus Fracture

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Other drugs received by patient: Tekturna; Minoxidil; Cartia XT; OS-CAL; Simply Sleep; Prilosec; Lasix; Zocor; Glipizide; Detrol LA; Potassium Chloride; Centrum Silver; Folic Acid; Ecotrin; Atenolol; Novulin Insulin 70 / 30; Enalapril Maleate; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Oxycodone and Acetaminophen



Adverse event in male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a pharmacist from France on 2007-10-12

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-03

Inipomp
    End date: 2007-10-03

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Amlor; Digoxin; Stablon; Speciafoldine; Vitamine B1; Kardegic; Lovenox



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-10-11

Patient: 72 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malaise, Hyperkalaemia, Bundle Branch Block

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-10-17

Atacand
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Tahor; Metformin HCL; Amlor



Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2007-10-11

Patient: 86 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Aldactone
    Start date: 2006-11-19

Other drugs received by patient: Lanirapid; Singulair; Loramet; Tromalyt; Omeprazole; Seguril; Rocaltrol; Manidon



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-08

Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 51.4 kg (113.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Shock

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Atacand HCT
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-09-01

Caduet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Angioguard RX Short TIP

Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Imdur; Aspirin; Plavix; Lisinopril; Flomax



Adverse event in male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-05

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sexual Dysfunction

Suspect drug(s):
Avapro

Atacand



Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-05

Patient: 83 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Drug Interaction

Suspect drug(s):
Tekturna
    Dosage: 150 mg, qd, oral; 75 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-05-01

Atacand

Digoxin

Vitamin D

Other drugs received by patient: Spiriva; Maxair; Clonidine



Adverse event in 56 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from NEW Zealand on 2007-10-04

Patient: 56 year old male, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Skin Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-07-11
    End date: 2007-08-09

Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-09-07
    End date: 2007-09-14

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol CR; Aspirin



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 69 year old female, weighing 63.0 kg (138.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Hypersensitivity, Rash

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Cephalexin

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL; Fluticasone Propionate; Prevacid; Sucralfate



Adverse event in receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-30

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Potassium Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Altace
    Dosage: 10 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-06-20

Atacand
    Dosage: 4 mg, qd
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2007-04-18
    End date: 2007-05-02

Atacand
    Dosage: 8 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-05-03
    End date: 2007-06-20

Spironolactone
    Dosage: 50 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2007-01-18
    End date: 2007-06-20

Spironolactone
    Dosage: 12.5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-06-21

Other drugs received by patient: Behepan; Zolpidem Tartrate; Imodium / 00384302 /



Adverse event in receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-07-26

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Hexabrix
    Dosage: 50 ml, single
    Indication: Stent Placement
    Start date: 2007-05-07
    End date: 2007-05-07

Lasix
    Dosage: 60 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral

Kardegic / 00002703 /
    Dosage: 75 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral

Atacand
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-07-25

Patient: 55 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Blood Pressure Increased, Gastritis, Infarction

Suspect drug(s):
Inderal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-11-01

Atacand
    Dosage: 16/12.5 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Simvastatin; Propatylnitrate



Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-23

Patient: 83 year old female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Adenocarcinoma Pancreas

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Allopurinol
    Dosage: 300mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-07-29
    End date: 2007-07-16

Atacand
    Dosage: 32mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-07-29
    End date: 2007-07-16

Other drugs received by patient: Metformin HCL; Avapro; Glipizide; Metoprol; Mirtazapine; Prilosec; Amlodipine; Aromasin; Aspirin; Clonidine



Adverse event in male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-07-13

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2007-04-18
    End date: 2007-05-02

Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-05-03
    End date: 2007-06-20

Ramipril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-06-20

Spironolactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2007-01-18
    End date: 2007-06-20

Spironolactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-06-21

Other drugs received by patient: Behepan; Zolpidem Tartrate; Imodium



Adverse event in 36 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2007-07-09

Patient: 36 year old male, weighing 81.0 kg (178.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gynaecomastia

Suspect drug(s):
Timoptic
    Indication: Glaucoma
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Dacortin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Proctocolitis
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Pariet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Peptic Ulcer Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Pariet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Duragesic-100
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Spondyloarthropathy
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    Start date: 2001-01-01

Travatan
    Indication: Glaucoma
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Claversal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Proctocolitis
    Start date: 2000-01-01

Actonel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bone Disorder
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Actonel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Chondropathy
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Natecal D
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bone Disorder
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Natecal D
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Chondropathy
    Start date: 2002-01-01



Adverse event in male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Blood Insulin Increased, Hyperhidrosis, Hunger, Irritability, Visual Disturbance, Blood Glucose Fluctuation, Staring, Drug Dispensing Error

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Pressure Decreased

Avandia
    Start date: 2006-12-12
    End date: 2007-01-07

Other drugs received by patient: Concerta; Periactin; Detrol LA; Loratadine; Enalapril; Desmopressin



Adverse event in 36 year old male receiving Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2007-07-05

Patient: 36 year old male, weighing 81.0 kg (178.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gynaecomastia

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    Start date: 2001-01-01

Dacortin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Colitis Ulcerative
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Pariet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anastomotic Ulcer Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Spondyloarthropathy
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Travatan
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Glaucoma
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Timoftol
    Dosage: 0.25% 3ml
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Glaucoma
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Claversal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Colitis Ulcerative
    Start date: 2000-01-01

Actonel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Natecal D
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2002-01-01

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