Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan and Oracit

• Generic Name: candesartan / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Atacand HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: citric acid / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Bicitra, Cytra-2, Liqui-Dual Citra, Oracit, Shohl's Solution, Virtrate-2

Oracit are both alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.

The combination of citric acid and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

Oracit may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.