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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