Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet HIPOSTYN 16mg / 12.5mg tablets
- Product code:
- W56433012
- Quantity:
- 84
- Indicated for:
- hypertension
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- candesartan cilexetil + hydrochlorothiazide (antihypertensive + diuretic)
- ATC
- C09DA06 — Cardiovascular system | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), combinations | Angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs) and diuretics
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Photosensitivity
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Electrolyte disturbances
This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.
Candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide are used together for the treatment of high blood pressure, especially in patients who do not respond adequately to monotherapy. This combination combines an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (candesartan) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide).
Candesartan helps relax blood vessels, while hydrochlorothiazide increases the elimination of excess water and salt through urine, thereby reducing blood volume and blood pressure.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to monitor blood pressure and electrolyte levels during treatment.
Side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, electrolyte imbalances, or, in rare cases, allergic reactions. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Candesartan helps relax blood vessels, while hydrochlorothiazide increases the elimination of excess water and salt through urine, thereby reducing blood volume and blood pressure.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to monitor blood pressure and electrolyte levels during treatment.
Side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, electrolyte imbalances, or, in rare cases, allergic reactions. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
General data about HIPOSTYN 16mg / 12.5mg
- Substance:
- candesartan cilexetil + hydrochlorothiazide
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W56433012
- Concentration:
- 16mg / 12.5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 84
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for candesartan cilexetil + hydrochlorothiazide
- 16mg/12.5mg
- 32mg/12.5mg
- 32mg/25mg
- 8mg/12.5mg