Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet

Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet, made by Merck Marker Ltd, is a two-in-one blood pressure medicine. Its active ingredient is Candesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide 16/12.5mg, and it is used for high blood pressure. Pack size: 14 tablets.

Uses of Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet

Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure in adults whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by candesartan or hydrochlorothiazide alone. Combining the two in one tablet simplifies treatment. Controlling blood pressure lowers the long-term risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney disease. As high blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, it is important to keep taking it regularly.

How Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet works

Candesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It stops the hormone angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so they relax. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that helps the kidneys pass more salt and water. Together they reduce the pressure inside the blood vessels.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet are usually mild. Some of the more common are:

• Dizziness
• Passing more urine
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Back pain
• Muscle cramps

Get emergency help for swelling of the face, lips or throat or difficulty breathing. See a doctor quickly for fainting, severe muscle weakness, an irregular heartbeat, sudden eye pain or reduced vision, or much less urine than usual.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy; tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.
• Your doctor will check kidney function and blood salts such as potassium and sodium from time to time.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, gout, diabetes, or a history of skin cancer, as hydrochlorothiazide increases sensitivity to the sun.
• Mention lithium, potassium supplements, other blood pressure medicines and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen.
• Stand up slowly and avoid driving if dizzy, and protect your skin from strong sunlight.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Canrec Plus 16/12.5mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Candesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.