Amias, ingredient candesartan, is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat congestive heart failure and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Children - <18yrs: not recommended. Contraindications Pregnancy (Category D in 2nd and 3rd trimesters). Precautions Correct hypovolemia before starting or monitor closely. Severe renal impairment. Severe CHF. Renal artery stenosis. Elderly. Pregnancy (Category C in 1st trimester). Nursing mothers: Not recommended. Interactions Monitor lithium and for hyperkalemia with K+ supplements, K+ sparing diuretics, K+ containing salt substitutes. Adverse Reactions Back pain, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, rhinitis, rhabdomyolysis (rare).