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Medicines CandesartanQuestion & answer

Candesartan · Medicine question

Is candesartan cilexetil the same as candesartan?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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Answer

Candesartan cilexetil is the prodrug in the tablet; the body converts it to active candesartan during absorption.

Sources for this answer

Candesartan Cilexetil 4 mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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