Zestoretic 20 tablets

Negara: Inggris

Bahasa: Inggris

Sumber: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Bahan aktif:

Lisinopril; Hydrochlorothiazide

Tersedia dari:

Dowelhurst Ltd

Kode ATC:

C09BA03

INN (Nama Internasional):

Lisinopril; Hydrochlorothiazide

Dosis:

20mg ; 12.5mg

Bentuk farmasi:

Oral tablet

Rute administrasi :

Oral

Kelas:

No Controlled Drug Status

Jenis Resep:

Valid as a prescribable product

Ringkasan produk:

BNF: 02050501

Selebaran informasi

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
ZESTORETIC
® 20 TABLETS
(LISINOPRIL/HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE)
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE
BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
•
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
•
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same
as
yours.
•
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes
any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
•
The name of your medicine is Zestoretic 20 Tablets but will be
referred to
as Zestoretic throughout the remainder of this leaflet.
•
This medicine is available in another strength.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Zestoretic is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Zestoretic
3. How to take Zestoretic
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Zestoretic
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT ZESTORETIC IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Zestoretic is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It
contains
two medicines called lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide.
•
Lisinopril belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It
works
by making your blood vessels widen.
•
Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics
(water tablets). It helps your body to get rid of water and salts like
sodium
in your urine.
These medicines work together to lower your blood pressure.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE
ZESTORETIC
DO NOT TAKE ZESTORETIC:
•
if you are allergic to lisinopril or hydrochlorothiazide or any of the
other
ingredients of Zestoretic (listed in section 6).
•
if you are allergic to ACE inhibitor or sulphonamide medicines. If you
are
not sure if this applies to you, please ask your doctor.
•
if you have ever had sudden swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face,
lips, tongue or throat, e