Carac tablet 8mg

About Carac tablet 8mg

Carac Tablet Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Manages heart failure alongside other heart medicines
• Helps protect the kidneys in some diabetic patients with high blood pressure

Carac Tablet Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure with convenient once daily dosing
• Reduces strain on the heart in heart failure
• Generally well tolerated with a low rate of side effects

High blood pressure is increasingly common in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi due to sedentary lifestyles, stress, and salt heavy diets. Doctors often prescribe candesartan brands like Carac as a first line treatment option.

Treatment usually starts at 4mg to 8mg once daily and may be increased up to 16mg based on blood pressure readings taken over several weeks. Consistent daily use at the same time each day gives the most reliable results.

Carac should not be stopped suddenly without a doctor's advice, and regular blood pressure and kidney function checks are recommended during treatment. It should be avoided during pregnancy due to risk of harm to the baby.

Drug Class

• Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Carac tablet 8mg formula

• Candesartan Cilexetil

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Carac tablet 8mg?

• Take at the same time every day for consistent blood pressure control
• Can be taken with or without food
• Do not skip doses, even if blood pressure feels normal
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Check blood pressure regularly as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Combining with drugs like spironolactone increases the risk of high potassium levels.
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen may reduce Carac's blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function.
• Lithium: Candesartan can increase lithium blood levels, raising the risk of toxicity.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combining with ACE inhibitors increases the risk of low blood pressure and kidney problems.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy Risk: Candesartan can cause serious harm to an unborn baby and should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed.
• Kidney Function: Regular monitoring is needed in patients with kidney disease or those on diuretics.
• High Potassium Levels: May raise blood potassium, especially when combined with potassium sparing diuretics or supplements.
• Low Blood Pressure Risk: Dehydrated patients or those on high dose diuretics may experience a sharp drop in blood pressure.
• Liver Impairment: Use cautiously in patients with significant liver disease.

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory infection symptoms
• Fatigue
• High potassium levels (hyperkalemia)

Storage Conditions

Store Carac tablets at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the strip in its original pack until ready to use. Keep out of reach of children.