scored tablet contains 16 mg Candesartan Cilexetil and 12.5 hydrochlorothiazide
Geocand plus Oral tablets, are oblong , uncoated tablet
Candesartan is an angiotensin ll receptor antagonist, selective for AT1 receptors, with tight binding to and slow dissociation from the receptor.
Candesartan dose not influence ACE or other enzyme systems usually associated with the use of ACE inhibitors. Since there is no effect on producing dry cough.
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the active reabsorption of sodium, mainly in the distal kidney tubules, and promotes the excretion of sodium, chloride and water so decreases blood volume
Essential hypertension, where monotherapy with Candesartan Cilexetil or hydrochlorothiazide is not sufficient.
In heart failure half tablet may be recommended by doctors to improve symptoms.
The recommended dose of Geocand in management of hypertension plus is 1 tablet once daily.
In heart failure half tablet may be recommended by doctors to improve symptoms.
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients or to sulfonamide derived drugs (hydrochlorothiazide is a sulfonamide derived drug).
Pregnancy and lactation
Severe renal impairment ( Creatinine clearance <30 ml/min/1.73 m²BSA).
Severe hepatic impairment and/or cholestasis.
Refractory hypokalaemia and hypercalcaemia.
Store in dry place at temperature not exceeding 30 ºC.
Geocand Box: 63 EGP (3 Strips)
*Each strip contains 7 tablets (21 EGP)