Treatan D Tablet 16mg / 12.5mg

About Treatan D Tablet 16mg / 12.5mg

Treatan D Tablet Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Long term blood pressure control alongside lifestyle changes
• Reducing the risk of stroke and heart complications from uncontrolled hypertension

Treatan D Tablet Benefits

• Combines two blood pressure lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Candesartan relaxes blood vessels while hydrochlorothiazide removes excess fluid
• Once daily dosing improves treatment adherence
• Often used when a single blood pressure medicine is not enough on its own

What Experts Say

Cardiologists often move patients to a combination tablet like this one when blood pressure remains high despite treatment with a single medicine. Candesartan blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels, while hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys remove excess salt and water, and together they lower blood pressure through two separate pathways.

This dual mechanism approach is supported by major hypertension guidelines, which recommend combination therapy for patients who need more than modest blood pressure reduction. Using a fixed dose tablet instead of two separate pills also tends to improve how consistently patients take their medicine.

Doctors monitor kidney function and blood salt levels periodically during treatment, since both components can affect these values. Regular blood pressure checks help confirm the combination is working as intended, and lifestyle steps like reduced salt intake continue to support the medicine's effect.

Drug Class

• Angiotensin receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic combination

Treatan D Tablet 16mg / 12.5mg formula

• Candesartan Cilexetil + Hydrochlorothiazide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Treatan D Tablet 16mg / 12.5mg?

• Take one tablet daily at the same time each day, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
• Attend regular blood pressure and kidney function checks as advised.

Drug Interactions

• Lithium: This combination can raise lithium blood levels and increase toxicity risk.
• NSAIDs: Regular use can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys.
• Potassium sparing diuretics: Combined use can lead to dangerously high potassium levels.
• Other blood pressure medicines: May add to the blood pressure lowering effect, raising the risk of dizziness.
• ACE inhibitors: Combining with another blood pressure lowering drug class needs close monitoring of kidney function and potassium.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy risk: This tablet can harm an unborn baby and should be stopped as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
• Kidney function: Can affect kidney function, especially in people with existing kidney disease or dehydration.
• Potassium levels: May raise or lower blood potassium levels, requiring periodic blood tests.
• Low blood pressure: Can cause dizziness or fainting, particularly after the first dose or with dehydration.
• Sun sensitivity: The hydrochlorothiazide component can increase sensitivity to sunlight.

Treatan D Tablet Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Increased urination
• Muscle cramps
• Fatigue
• Electrolyte imbalance including low potassium or sodium
• Reduced kidney function in susceptible patients
• Allergic skin reactions in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place away from light.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.