Blopress Plus Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 8/12.5 mg tab Candesartan 8 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. Per 16/12.5 mg tab Candesartan 16 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg

Indications/Uses

Essential HTN.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min/1.73 m² BSA) or anuria, severe hepatic impairment &/or cholestasis, refractory hypokalaemia & hypercalcaemia or gout. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Renal artery stenosis, intravascular vol depletion, renal impairment/kidney transplantation, anesth & surgery, hepatic impairment, aortic & mitral valve stenosis & obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, primary hyperaldosteronism, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic & endocrine effects.

Adverse Reactions

Mild & transient headache, dizziness, vertigo.

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Drug Interactions

Hydrochlorothiazide: Lithium, NSAIDs, cholestyramine, skeletal muscle relaxants.

MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists / Diuretics

ATC Classification

C09DA06 - candesartan and diuretics ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in combination with diuretics. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Blopress Plus 16/12.5 mg tab

Packing/Price

4 × 7's

Form

Blopress Plus 8/12.5 mg tab

Packing/Price

4 × 7's

Blopress Plus

candesartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Manufacturer:

Celltrion Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma