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How does candesartan lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Candesartan lowers blood pressure by selectively blocking angiotensin II AT1 receptors, reducing resistance in blood vessels without a reflex increase in heart rate.

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Candesartan Cilexetil 16 mg TabletsSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 10Document updated 15 July 2022

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