Sinopril Co 20 mg/12,5 mg 30 tablets

Sinopril Co 20 mg/12,5 mg 30 tablets

Composition:

Each tablet contains:

Lisinopril dehydrate 20 mg

Hydrochlorothiazide 12,5 mg

Inactive ingredients:

Mannitol, dibasic calcium phosphate, maize starch, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate

Properties:

Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly. Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics. It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.

Indications:

Treatment of hypertension.

Dosage and administration:

It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects:

Common: dizziness, headache, cough, excessive tiredness, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, , decrease in sexual ability,heartburn.

Rare: swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, stomach pain, upset stomach, 

vomiting, fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection, muscle pain, cramps, or weakness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dry mouth, thirst, weakness, restlessness, confusion, seizures, decrease in urination, lightheadedness,

fainting, chest pain, rapid, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat, pain in big toe, tingling in arms and legs, loss of muscle tone, weakness or heaviness in legs, lack of energy, cold, gray skin

Contraindications:

-You should not use this medication in case:

-if you are allergic to lisinopril; hydrochlorothiazide, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril,  quinapril,  ramipril, and trandolapril; sulfa drugs; any other medications, or any ingredients in tablets. 

-if you are taking valsartan and sacubitril or if you have stopped taking it within the last 36 hours. 

-if you have diabetes and you are taking aliskiren

-if you are taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, indomethacin, and naproxen; barbiturates such as phenobarbital; cholestyramine; colestipol; digoxin; insulin or oral medications for diabetes; lithium; oral steroids such as dexamethasone, methylprednisolone and prednisone; other diuretics; other medications for high blood pressure; pain medications; and potassium supplement.

-if you are on dialysis or are being treated with desensitization (a process to reduce your reaction to an allergen) and if you have or have ever had allergies; asthma; diabetes; gout; high cholesterol; collagen vascular disease such as lupus or scleroderma, heart failure; any condition that causes you to urinate less than you normally do; a stroke or ‘mini-stroke’; heart, kidney, or liver disease; or angioedema.

-if you are breast-feeding.

-if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide

Warnings and precautions:

If you have any of the contraindications above please inform your doctor.

Do not take this medicine without your doctor’s prescription.

Do not take this medicine if the seal is broken.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C away from heat and direct sunlight.

Package:

Carton box holds 2 or 3 strips each of 10 tablets and insert leaflet.