Desartan

Desartan Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Desartan 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.

Trade Name Desartan
Availability Prescription only
Generic Candesartan
Candesartan Other Names Candesartan
Related Drugs amlodipine, lisinopril, metoprolol, losartan, furosemide, carvedilol, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone
Type
Formula C24H20N6O3
Weight Average: 440.454
Monoisotopic: 440.159688536
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country South Korea
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Desartan
Desartan

Uses

Desartan is an angiotensin-receptor blocker indicated in the treatment of hypertension.

Desartan is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), NYHA Functional Class II-IV Heart Failure

Food Interaction

[Moderate] GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium, especially salt substitutes, may increase the risk of hyperkalemia in some patients who are using angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs).

ARBs can promote hyperkalemia through inhibition of angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion.

Patients with diabetes, heart failure, dehydration, or renal insufficiency have a greater risk of developing hyperkalemia.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should receive dietary counseling and be advised to not use potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without consulting their physician.

If salt substitutes are used concurrently, regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is recommended.

Patients should also be advised to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of hyperkalemia such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.

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