Atacand and Banzel

• Generic Name: candesartan
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Atacand

Atacand (candesartan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Atacand is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications.

Atacand is also used in adults with certain types of heart failure, to reduce serious complications or death due to heart damage.

• Generic Name: rufinamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Banzel

Banzel (rufinamide) is a seizure medication, also called an anti-epileptic or anticonvulsant.

Banzel is used together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy that also causes developmental and behavior problems.

Banzel is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.