Země: Austrálie
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
fosinopril sodium,hydrochlorothiazide
Amneal Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Fosinopril sodium,Hydrochlorothiazide
Registered
FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 _FOSINOPRIL SODIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE _ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 against the benefits they expect it will have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THIS MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 IS USED FOR FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 contain two medicines, fosinopril sodium and hydrochlorothiazide. Both medicines reduce blood pressure, but work in different ways. Fosinopril sodium belongs to the class of medicines called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors that act on the heart and blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, it works by making your kidneys pass more water and salt. Together fosinopril sodium and hydrochlorothiazide lower high blood pressure. Your doctor will have prescribed FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 tablets for the following: • Treatment of high blood pressure if treatment of high blood pressure is not satisfactory with fosinopril sodium alone. Fosinopril sodium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not suitable for initial therapy of high blood pressure. Your doctor may prescribe FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 has been prescribed for you. There is no evidence that FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 tablets are addictive. FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 tablets are not recommended for use in children. BEFORE YOU TAKE FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT _ DO NOT TAKE FOSINOPRIL/HCT ACTAVIS 20/12.5 IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: • Fosinopril sodium (or Přečtěte si celý dokument