Atacand and Dutasteride and Tamsulosin Capsules

• 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: dutasteride / tamsulosin
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Jalyn

Dutasteride prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Dutasteride and tamsulosin is a combination medicine used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.

Dutasteride and tamsulosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.