Micardis Plus 80/12.5 mg Tablets 28'S

Micardis belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-2 receptor antagonists. Angiotensin-2 is a substance produced inside the body that narrows your blood vessels, thus increasing your blood pressure. Micardis blocks the effect of angiotensin-2, which causes blood vessels to relax, reducing your blood pressure.It also contains hydrochlorothiazide: a diuretic that helps the body get rid of excess salts and waterIndications Of Use:- Micardis is used to treat essential hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults.- It is also used to reduce cardiovascular disease.Warnings:Talk to your doctor if you have or have previously had any of the following conditions or illnesses:- Kidney disease or kidney transplant surgery.- Renal artery narrowing (narrowing of the blood vessels to one or both kidneys).- Liver disease.- Heart problems.- High levels of aldosterone hormone (water and salt retention in the body with an imbalance of various minerals in the blood).- High levels of potassium in the blood.- Diabetes.