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Is atacand (candesartan) a calcium channel blocker?
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Atacand (candesartan): Is an arb angiotensin receptor blocker.
Answered 9/19/2013
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No : It's an angiotensin receptor antagonist-completely different class and mechanism of action.
Answered 9/19/2013
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No : Atacand (candesartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker. Calcium channel blockers are drugs like amlodipine, Diltiazem or verapamil.
Answered 10/22/2019
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