SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Atacand Hct

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Atacand Hct

Atacand Hct has 64 Side Effects total
39 are Life Threatening
4 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Atacand Hct

Atacand Hct is also known by the generic name Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazid

USES:
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two drugs. Candesartan works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide increases the amount of urine you make, removing extra water and salt from your body. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers, and hydrochlorothiazide is commonly called a "water pill" or diuretic.

Atacand Hct has 39 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood - Hypochloremic Alkalosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Inflammation of Blood Vessels - Hypersensitivity Angiitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Closed Angle Glaucoma - Narrow Angle Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood - Hypomagnesemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Nearsightedness - Myopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atacand Hct

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Atacand Hct has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood - Hypochloremic Alkalosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atacand Hct

Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atacand Hct

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Atacand Hct Drug-Drug Interactions

Atacand Hct has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):

Atacand Hct has 1 severe interactions with Cisapride. Click here to see them

Atacand Hct has 1 severe interactions with Dofetilide. Click here to see them

Atacand Hct has 1 severe interactions with Propulsid. Click here to see them

Atacand Hct has 1 severe interactions with Solage. Click here to see them

Atacand Hct has 1 severe interactions with Tikosyn. Click here to see them

Atacand Hct has 1 severe interactions with Tretinoin-Mequinol. Click here to see them

Atacand Hct has interactions of serious seriousness with 49 drug(s).

Atacand Hct has interactions of moderate seriousness with 774 drug(s).

Atacand Hct has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Atacand Hct has 28 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Atacand Hct.

Atacand Hct Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Anuria - Absence of Urine Formation is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Azotemia is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Gout is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hepatic Coma - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hyperuricemia - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypochloremic Alkalosis - Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia - Yellowing of the Skin in a Newborn Child is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Oliguria - Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Secondary Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Angle-Closure Glaucoma caused by Another Disease is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hyperparathyroidism - Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Sympathectomy is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a contraindication of Atacand Hct.

Atacand Hct has 6 related brands and strengths:

Atacand Hct 16 Mg-12.5 Mg Tab Atacand Hct 32 Mg-12.5 Mg Tab Atacand Hct 32 Mg-25 Mg Tab Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide 16 Mg-12.5 Mg Tab Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide 32 Mg-12.5 Mg Tab Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide 32 Mg-25 Mg Tab

Atacand Hct - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusually fast or slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.