Atacand Plus
Atacand Plus is a medicine for adults containing two substances, candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide, that work together to lower high blood pressure.
Form
tabletti
Strength
32 mg / 25 mg
Active Ingredient
Candesartan cilexetil
Manufacturer
Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is one tablet once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water and try to take it at the same time each day.
Important
Do not take more than prescribed by your doctor; typically one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Changes in blood tests, such as low sodium (weakness, tiredness, muscle cramps) or high/low potassium (tiredness, weakness, irregular heartbeat, tingling).
- •High sugar in blood, or sugar in urine.
- •Dizziness or feeling faint.
- •Headache.
- •Respiratory infection.
RARE
- •Low blood pressure, causing weakness or dizziness.
- •Stomach problems like loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, or irritation.
- •Skin rashes, hives, or skin becoming sensitive to sunlight.
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice).
- •Kidney problems, trouble sleeping, depression, or restlessness.
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet.
- •Temporary blurred vision, irregular heartbeat, or fever.
- •Breathing difficulties, including lung inflammation or fluid in the lungs.
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), muscle cramps, or damage to blood vessels (red/purple spots on skin).
- •Reduced number of blood cells, leading to tiredness, infections, fever, or easy bruising.
- •Severe skin rash with peeling, blisters, or sores in the mouth.
- •Acute shortness of breath, severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, itching, back, joint, or muscle pain.
- •Liver function changes (tiredness, yellow skin/eyes, flu-like symptoms), cough, or nausea.
- •Skin and lip cancer (non-melanoma type).
- •Sudden nearsightedness, or decreased vision/eye pain due to high eye pressure.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Atacand Plus if you are allergic to candesartan cilexetil, hydrochlorothiazide, other ingredients in this medicine, or to sulfonamide medicines.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant (especially after the first three months) or think you might be pregnant.
- Seek immediate medical help if you have a severe allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or severe itchy skin with raised bumps.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney, liver, or heart disease, diabetes, low blood pressure, or gout.
- Protect your skin from sun and UV light while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of certain skin cancers.
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- If you experience decreased vision or eye pain, contact your doctor right away.
- If you develop severe shortness of breath or lung problems after taking Atacand Plus, seek immediate medical care.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Effectiveness is reduced in renal impairment. Consider risk of orthostatic hypotension and hyponatraemia and -kalemia. (updated 19.5.2025)