Alternatives to candesartan
7 same-class SPL records vs candesartan - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Atacand
About candesartan
Candesartan is a medicine that lowers blood pressure. It can also help treat heart failure.
Used for: Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children ages 1 to 17. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Candesartan also treats heart failure by reducing the risk of death and hospitalization.
7 Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peers (wide set)
azilsartan
RxEdarbi
eprosartan
RxTeveten
Eprosartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used by itself or with other medicines to lower your blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
irbesartan
RxAvapro
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes in people with high blood pressure.
losartan
RxCozaar
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children over 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Losartan can also reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged left ventricle of the heart.
olmesartan
RxBenicar
telmisartan
RxMicardis
Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It can also lower cardiovascular risk if you cannot take ACE inhibitors. Controlling high blood pressure is important for overall heart health.
valsartan
RxDiovan
Entresto is used to treat heart failure in adults and children aged one year and older. It helps people whose hearts don't pump blood well enough. It can reduce hospital visits and the risk of death from heart problems.
candesartan vs azilsartan & eprosartan · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Dyspnoea" shows the widest count spread between candesartan and azilsartan, eprosartan, irbesartan in this extract (1,188-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | candesartan | azilsartan | eprosartan | irbesartan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 3,169 | - | - | 1,981 |
| Fatigue | 3,159 | - | - | 2,460 |
| Nausea | 2,989 | - | - | 2,420 |
| Diarrhoea | 2,764 | - | - | 2,261 |
| Dizziness | 2,677 | - | - | 1,985 |
| Headache | 2,506 | - | - | 1,871 |
| Pain | 2,454 | - | - | 1,513 |
| Vomiting | 2,251 | - | - | 1,496 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
candesartan peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 7 Rx SPL records in this peer set (7 total). Class inventory for Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB): 8 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside candesartan? ▼
Reading a wide Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peer set (7 records)
candesartan (Atacand) sits in a wide Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peer set (7 of 7 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for candesartan: Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children ages 1 to 17.
Top FAERS reaction fields for candesartan total 26,292 reports across 10 reactions, set beside azilsartan, eprosartan, irbesartan. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for candesartan: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Atacand SPL strings.
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