Atacand
(candesartan)Phase 3Small molecule
AstraZenecaCandesartan is a blood pressure medication that relaxes blood vessels to help blood flow more easily and allows the heart to pump more efficiently. It's used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.[1] Atacand is currently being investigated across 7 indications[3], with its most advanced program in Phase 3.[1]
Atacand is one of 122 small molecule programs targeting Cardiovascular Disease. It is currently in Phase 3.
7
Indications
68
Total Trials
5
Active Trials
121
Competitors
Pipeline
Status by Indication[3][1]
Indication
Competition
Competitive Landscape
147 competitors in Cardiovascular Disease
#DrugCompanyPhaseTrials
1Atacand
AstraZenecaPhase 3
Geodon
PfizerApproved
Primacor
SanofiApproved
Cardene
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Approved
Midamor
PPadagis LLC
Approved
Camzyos
KKaruna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
Approved
Giapreza
LLa Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
Approved
Timolol Maleate
CCidara Therapeutics Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Approved
Colcrys
Jazz PharmaceuticalsPhase 3
Cagrilintide
Novo NordiskPhase 3
Ranked by pipeline maturity and clinical activity. Current drug highlighted in teal.
Timeline
Expected Milestones
Clinical
Trials by Indication[1]
Heart Failure6 trials
Show 3 more trials
Hypertension6 trials
Interaction4 trials
ART3 trials
40 more indications
Aortic Stenosis2 trials
Function2 trials
Diabetic Retinopathy2 trials
Hypertensive2 trials
Migraine2 trials
Tics2 trials
Dilated Cardiomyopathy1 trial
Cardiovascular Events1 trial
Cognitive Function1 trial
Cardiotoxicity1 trial
Chronic Hepatitis1 trial
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy1 trial
CHANCE - Candesartan in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Unknown status·—·Phase 2·NCT00430833
Clinical Trial1 trial
Methamphetamine Dependence1 trial
An ACE Inhibitor (Perindopril) or an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (Candesartan) as a Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence
Completed·—·Phase 1·NCT01062451·80 enrolled
Combination Therapy1 trial
Essential Hypertension1 trial
Fasting Conditions1 trial
Efficacy and Safety1 trial
Single Dose1 trial
Adiposity1 trial
Adiposity and Endothelin Receptor Function
Active, not recruiting·—·Phase 1·NCT03583866·25 enrolled
Atrial Fibrillation1 trial
Candesartan in the Prevention of Relapsing Atrial Fibrillation
Completed·—·Phase 3·NCT00130975·200 enrolled
Diabetes Mellitus1 trial
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme1 trial
Stroke1 trial
Acute Candesartan Cilexetil Outcomes Stroke Trial (ACCOST)
Unknown status·—·Phase 4·NCT00108706·50 enrolled
Unspecified1 trial
Sources
References
- [1]
- [2]
- [3]Open Targets Platform — Drug–disease associations for candesartan. EMBL-EBI & Wellcome Sanger Institute.
- [4]
Details
Drug Info
Quick Facts
- Mechanism of Action
- Type-1 Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist[2]
- Modality
- Small molecule[2]
- Highest Phase
- Phase 3[1]
- Company