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How and Where to Buy Atacand Plus Online?
You can buy Atacand Plus and other
blood pressure medications online through our Canadian International Pharmacy at huge savings. We offer RX and OTC medications online with a valid prescription from your doctor. At Canadian Pharmacy World, your health is our priority. You can place the order online, by mail, by fax or toll-free over the telephone at 1866-485-7979.
Are There Alternative Names for the Brand and Generic Atacand Plus?
Atacand Plus is manufactured by AstraZeneca and comes from Canada, Turkey and Australia. The generic form of Atacand Plus also called Sandoz Candesartan Plus is available from Canada manufactured by Sandoz.
What Dosages and Forms is Atacand Plus available in?
Atacand Plus is available as tablets in the dosage form of 32 mg/12.5 mg (candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide) and 32 mg/25 mg. The generic version of Atacand Plus (candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide) is available in 16 mg/12.5 mg, 32 mg/12.5 mg and 32 mg/25 mg dosage forms.
What is Atacand Plus used for?
Atacand Plus contains a combination of 2 drugs, candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). You can recognize an ARB because its medicinal ingredient ends in “-SARTAN”. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the arteries and letting the blood flow more freely. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or “water pill” that increases urination. This lowers blood pressure. Atacand Plus does not cure high blood pressure and helps only to control it. Hence, it is important to continue taking the medication regularly even if you feel fine. Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take your dose at about the same time every day. It can be taken with or without food, but should be taken the same way each day. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. If Atacand Plus upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Atacand Plus?
Common side effects of Atacand Plus include back or leg pain, muscle cramps, spasms and pain, weakness, restlessness, dizziness, pins and needles in your fingers, headache, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, upset stomach, enlargement of glands in your mouth, bleeding under the skin, rash, red patches on the skin, itching, drowsiness, insomnia, reduced sex drive, throat infections and cough. Some of the serious side effects of this medication include low blood pressure, decreased or increased levels of potassium in the blood, increased heartbeats, swelling of hands, ankles and feet, allergic reactions, liver or kidney problems, increased blood sugar, electrolyte imbalance, muscle pain, decreased white blood cells, decreased platelets, eye disorders, severe skin peeling, especially in the mouth and eyes, anemia, inflammation of pancreas and glaucoma. These are not all the possible side effects of Atacand Plus. In case of any unexpected effect, contact your healthcare professional right away.
Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions for Atacand Plus?
Atacand Plus can lead to dizziness, light-headedness or fainting, especially after the first dose and when the dose is increased. Hence before performing tasks that need special attention such as driving or operating machinery, wait until you know how you respond to this medication. Also, drinking alcohol can further potentiate the blood pressure lowering effects and other side effects of Atacand Plus. Hence avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
You should not take Atacand Plus if you:
• Are allergic to candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide or any other ingredients in Atacand Plus
• Are allergic to sulfonamide-derived drugs (sulfa drugs)
• Have experienced an allergic reaction with swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles, face, lips, tongue, throat, or sudden difficulty breathing or swallowing to any other ARB
• Are taking a medicine that contains aliskiren (such as Rasilez), used to lower blood pressure
• Have gout
• Have severe liver or kidney disease
• Have difficulty in urinating or produce no urine
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Taking Atacand Plus during pregnancy can cause harm and even death to your unborn baby
• Are breastfeeding. It is possible that Atacand Plus passes into human breast milk
• Are less than 1 year old
• Have hereditary diseases such as Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, Glucose-galactose malabsorption as lactose is a non-medicinal ingredient in Atacand Plus
Before you start taking Atacand Plus, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
• Have experienced an allergic reaction to any drug used to lower blood pressure including ACE inhibitor or penicillin
• Have narrowed artery or heart valve
• Had a heart attack or stroke in the past
• Have heart failure
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have diabetes
• Are on dialysis
• Suffer from dehydration, excessive vomiting or sweating
• Are taking a salt substitute that contains potassium, potassium supplements, or a potassium-sparing diuretic (a specific kind of “water pill” that makes your body keep potassium) or other drugs that may increase your potassium levels such as heparin or cotrimoxazole.
• Are on a low salt diet
• Are taking a medicine that contains aliskiren (such as Rasilez), used to lower blood pressure
• Are taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. You can recognized ACE inhibitor because their medicinal ingredients end in “PRIL”
• Are going to have an operation. If you are currently taking Atacand Plus and are going to have an operation, be sure to tell your doctor or dentist about your medication before you are given an anesthetic
• Are less than 18 years old
Drug interactions
It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines which interact with Atacand Plus include:
• Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) used to treat West syndrome
• Alcohol, barbiturates and narcotics
• Amantadine
• Amphotericin B (an antifungal drug)
• Anticancer drugs including cyclophosphamide and methotrexate
• Antidepressants
• Antidiabetic drugs including oral insulin
• Bile acid resins used to lower cholesterol
• Calcium or vitamin D supplements
• Corticosteroids used to treat joint pain and swelling
• Cyclosporine
• Digoxin, a heart medication
• Drugs that slow down or speed up the bowel function such as atropine, domperidone
• Drugs used to treat epilepsy, including carbamazepine and topiramate
• Gout medications including allopurinol and probenecid
• Lithium (a medicine used to treat bipolar disease)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and swelling such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib
• Other blood pressure lowering medications such as diuretics (“water pills”), ACE inhibitors or aliskiren
• Pressor amine such as norepinephrine
• Skeletal muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine
Atacand Plus Storage and Safety Information
The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C, in the original package and in a dry place. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
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