Lisinopril Hydrochlorothiazide

Cómo tomar Lisinopril Hydrochlorothiazide

Antes de usar este tratamiento lea el prospecto y siga siempre las indicaciones de su médico. Estas medidas le ayudarán a conseguir el máximo beneficio de este producto ya reducir el riesgo a experimentar efectos secundarios.

1. Tomar según lo indicado por su médico.
2. En la mayoría de los casos, será una dosis única tomada todos los días. La dosis será determinada por su médico, en función de su respuesta al tratamiento.
3. La dosis máxima por día es de 40 mg / 25 mg.
4. Tendrá que controlar su presión arterial con frecuencia mientras usa este producto.
5. Trague las pastillas enteras, preferiblemente con agua.
6. No tome más de la cantidad recetada para usted.
7. En caso de que olvide tomar su pastilla, siempre que no le toque ya su próxima dosis, puede tomarla cuando lo recuerde. Si le toca ya su próxima dosis, omita la dosis olvidada, tome su próxima administración según lo programado y continúe con el tratamiento de la forma habitual. No lo compenses tomando el doble de la cantidad.

Lo anterior constituye solo un resumen de las instrucciones que deberá seguir al usar este medicamento. Consulte el prospecto suministrado antes de su uso y pregúnte a su médico o farmacéutico si necesita más información.

Side effects

It is important to know about the potential side effects of any treatment before use, as some may be harmful and require medical assistance. Let your doctor know straight away if you notice any signs of the following: an allergic reaction, which might be characterised by swelling of the lips, face or neck, or hives; pancreatitis; heart attack or stroke; Stevens-Johnson Syndrome; toxic epidermal necrolysis; hepatitis; a persistent and dry cough; muscle pain or cramps, and an increased heart rate; or a low white cell count in the blood. More information can be located in the patient information leaflet.

Common (1 in 10 people or less):

Headache, tiredness, lethargy, feeling or being sick, kidney problems, or diarrhoea.

Uncommon (1 in 100 people or less):

Feelings of weakness, vertigo, altered sensations of taste, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, rash, itching, gout, chest pain, palpitations, poor circulation, coldness in the fingers and toes, muscle spasming, pins-and-needles, impotence, mood swings, or difficulty sleeping.

Rare (1 in 1,000 people or less):

Muscle and joint pain, fever, pain and inflammation of blood vessels, sensitivity to light or other skin problems, unusual bleeding, bruising, sore throat, mouth or throat ulcers, anaemia, psoriasis, male breast enlargement, confusion, hair loss, or kidney failure.

Very rare (1 in 10,000 people or less):

Decrease in blood platelets, swollen lymph nodes, increased immune response, breathing difficulties, sinusitis, inflammation of the lungs, urinary difficulty, swelling in the lining of the gut, skin problems, increased sweating, or fall in blood sugar.

The above is only a selection of the possible side effects recorded for this product. For a more comprehensive account, refer to the accompanying leaflet.

Warnings

Taking it with other medicines

Some treatments may not be suitable for use in conjunction with this drug. Let your prescriber know about these when undergoing consultation. Lisinopril/HCTZ may interact with or be rendered less effective by the following: diuretics such as furosemide, torasemide, or amiloride; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including aspirin or ibuprofen; gold preparations; sympathomimetics, for example adrenaline, noradrenaline, or ephedrine; tablets for the treatment of diabetes; allopurinol; ciclosporin; lovastatin; procainamide; cytostatics; immunosuppressants; amphotericin B; other drugs to reduce blood pressure; tricyclic antidepressants, for instance amitriptyline; antipsychotics, such as chlorpromazine; carbenoxolone; corticosteroids such as prednisolone; corticotropine; laxatives; calcium supplements; cardiac glycosides like digoxin; cholesterol reducing drugs, such as colestyramine or colestipol; sotalol; potassium supplements; lithium; or trimethoprim.

Conditions to look out for

Do not use Lisinopril/HCTZ if you have or have ever had: severe liver or kidney dysfunction; an allergy to other ACE inhibitors or sulphonamides; angioedema; or diabetes which is being treated with aliskiren.

You also need to let your prescriber know if you are of Afro-Caribbean descent, or have a history of the following conditions, as the treatment may not be suitable, or you may need to have your administration adjusted: diarrhoea; an imbalance of blood salts; heart valve disease or an enlarged heart; liver or kidney problems; diabetes; gout;, bronchial asthma; or systemic lupus erythematosus.

Please note that if you compete in professional sports, hydrochlorothiazide is a prohibited substance and may show up in anti-doping screening.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

This medication must not be used by anyone who is three or more months pregnant, and is not recommended for use during the first trimester. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, speak to your doctor. They will advise you on other suitable treatment options.

Driving and using machinery

Potential side effects include dizziness and tiredness. If you are affected by these, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.