{"product_id":"atacand-plus-16-12-5mg-tablets-28s","title":"Atacand Plus 16\/12.5mg Tablets 28's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtacand Plus 16\/12.5mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription combination medication used to treat \u003cb\u003ehigh blood pressure (essential hypertension)\u003c\/b\u003e when single-drug therapy is not enough. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \"16\/12.5mg\" strength denotes a specific fixed-dose pairing of two distinct blood pressure medications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCandesartan cilexetil (16mg)\u003c\/b\u003e: An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes and widens your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)\u003c\/b\u003e: A thiazide diuretic or \"water pill\". It helps your kidneys eliminate excess water and salt through urine, which reduces overall blood volume. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDosage\u003c\/b\u003e: The standard dose is \u003cb\u003eone tablet taken once daily\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming\u003c\/b\u003e: You can take it with or without food, but try to take it at approximately the \u003cb\u003esame time every day\u003c\/b\u003e. Because it contains a diuretic, taking it in the morning is highly recommended to prevent waking up during the night to urinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissed Dose\u003c\/b\u003e: If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember within 12 hours. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose completely. \u003cb\u003eNever take a double dose\u003c\/b\u003e to make up for a forgotten one. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Safety Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/b\u003e: This medication \u003cb\u003emust not be taken during pregnancy\u003c\/b\u003e. ARBs like candesartan can cause serious harm or death to an unborn baby. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: Limit or avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can cause an unsafe drop in your blood pressure and increase dizziness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e: You may experience mild dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, flu-like symptoms, or increased sensitivity to the sun. Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce dizziness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical Guidance\u003c\/b\u003e: Your doctor will likely want to run periodic blood tests to check your kidney function and monitor your potassium and sodium levels, which can be altered by the diuretic component. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484174901548,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/atacand-plus-16-12-5mg-tablets-28s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}