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Atacand HCT |
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- Description - |
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Atacand HCT is a combination medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure.One component, candesartan, belongs to a class of blood pressure medications that workby preventing the hormone angiotensin II from constricting the blood vessels. Thisallows the blood to flow more freely and helps keep blood pressure down. The othercomponent, hydrochlorothiazide, is a diuretic that increases the output of urine. Thisremoves excess fluid from the body and helps lower blood pressure. Doctors usuallyprescribe Atacand HCT in place of its individual components. It can also be prescribedalong with other blood pressure medications. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Back pain,dizziness,flu-like symptoms,headache,upper respiratory infection |
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Alcohol
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and Seconal
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Insulin
Lithium (Eskalith)
Muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine
Narcotic painkillers such as Percocet
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Motrin, or Naprosyn
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Oral diabetes drugs such as Diabinese, Diabeta, or Glucotrol
Other blood-pressure lowering drugs
Steroid medications such as prednisone
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- Manufacturer - |
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Merck & Company Inc |
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US Human Health, PO Box 4-Wp 39-267 |
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West Point, PA 19486-0004 |
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USA |
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