How to Pronounce Candesartan (Atacand)
kan-de-SAR-tan
IPA: /kæn.dɛ.ˈsær.tæn/
Brand name: Atacand
kan
de
SAR
tan
Candesartan is pronounced kan-de-SAR-tan
How do you pronounce Candesartan?
Candesartan is pronounced “kan-de-SAR-tan”. It has 4 syllables: kan ‑ de ‑ sar ‑ tan. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sar”.
How many syllables are in Candesartan?
Candesartan has 4 syllables: kan ‑ de ‑ sar ‑ tan.
What does Candesartan mean?
Hypertension, heart failure. HTN, HF, ACE-I alternative when cough occurs
Word Parts
suffix
-sartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (SAR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
HTN, HF, ACE-I alternative when cough occurs. Alternative to ACE inhibitors when cough occurs. Used for hypertension and heart failure.
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