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Candesartan cilexetil / hydrochlorothiazide — Competitive Intelligence Brief
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Angiotensin II receptor antagonist / thiazide diuretic combination
AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor); sodium-chloride cotransporter
Cardiovascular
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Candesartan cilexetil / hydrochlorothiazide (Candesartan cilexetil / hydrochlorothiazide) — Takeda. Candesartan cilexetil blocks angiotensin II receptors to lower blood pressure, while hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that reduces fluid volume.
Comparator set (1 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candesartan cilexetil / hydrochlorothiazide TARGET | Candesartan cilexetil / hydrochlorothiazide | Takeda | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist / thiazide diuretic combination | AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor); sodium-chloride cotransporter | |
| L50/H12.5 | L50/H12.5 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | phase 3 | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist / Thiazide diuretic combination | AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor); sodium-chloride cotransporter |
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- Takeda · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Candesartan cilexetil / hydrochlorothiazide — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/candesartan-cilexetil-hydrochlorothiazide. Accessed 2026-05-17.
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