This brand name is authorized in Cyprus
The drug CANDEPRESS COMP contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Candesartan
UNII S8Q36MD2XX - CANDESARTAN
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Candesartan is an AIIRA, selective for AT1 receptors, with tight binding to and slow dissociation from the receptor. It has no agonist activity. The antagonism of the angiotensin II (AT1) receptors results in dose related increases in plasma renin levels, angiotensin I and angiotensin II levels, and a decrease in plasma aldosterone concentration. |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
UNII 0J48LPH2TH - HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic with antihypertensive properties. It acts by inhibiting the renal tubular re-absorption of sodium and chloride ions, which are excreted with an accompanying volume of water. Potassium excretion is also promoted. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| C09DA06 | Candesartan and diuretics | C Cardiovascular system → C09 Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system → C09D Angiotensin II antagonists, combinations → C09DA Angiotensin II antagonists and diuretics |
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