Candesartan generic brand?

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Generic name: candesartan cilexetil (the prodrug; active drug after conversion is candesartan)
Brand name: Atacand (made by AstraZeneca)

Generics are available in many countries, with multiple manufacturers producing candesartan cilexetil tablets (common strengths: 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg).

There are also combination products with hydrochlorothiazide in some markets (brand names vary).

If you tell me your country, I can give more specific info on which generic brands are commonly available there.

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