Candesartan is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
Candesartan is indicated for the treatment of heart failure (NYHA class II-IV) in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction (ejection fraction=40%) to reduce cardiovascular death and to reduce heart failure hospitalizations. Candesartan has also an added effect on these outcomes when used with an ACE inhibitor.