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Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral - Angiotensin Blockers W/hydrochlorothiazide - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

  • Below is miscellaneous information regarding Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral
  • USES: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
  • WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used during the last six months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using this drug and immediately contact your physician.


Possible Side Effects

  • Nausea or vomiting, dry mouth, headache, fatigue or diarrhea may occur.
  • If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
  • Report promptly.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

  • Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
  • For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, fainting, or muscle weakness.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Miscellaneous Notes

  • Laboratory tests will be done periodically to check your progress.
  • Learn to monitor your pulse and blood pressure.
  • Talk to your health care professional about this.
  • Do not share this medication with others.

Other Medicinal Applications

  • This medication may also be used to help prevent diabetic kidney problems.

Usage Instructions

  • Take this medication by mouth as prescribed, usually once or twice a day.
  • It may be taken with or without food.
  • Your dosage depends on your medical condition and response to the drug.
  • Be sure to follow the dosing instructions closely.
  • Do not increase your dose, skip any doses or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.
  • It is important to continue taking this medication even if you do not feel sick.
  • Many people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms.
  • The full benefit of this drugs usually occurs within 4 weeks.
  • Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Storage Instructions

  • Store at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Read Before Using Candesartan Cilexetil And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral (precautions)

  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Interactions

  • This drug is not recommended for use with.