TEVETEN PLUS 600/12.5MG 28 TAB

This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure

What you need to know before you use Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide:

Do not take Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide

If   you   are   allergic (hypersensitive) to Eprosartan or Hydrochlorothiazide   or any   of   the   other   ingredients in   these   tablets 

If you are allergic to any medicine containing sulfonamides

If you are more than 3 months pregnant. (It is also better to avoid Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide in early pregnancy)

If you have severe liver problems

If you have damaged blood flow to the kidneys or serious constrictions in a single functioning kidney

If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren 

Warnings and precautions:

You   should   let   your   doctor   know:

if you think that you are (or might become) pregnant. Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage

if you are dehydrated or have low salt levels (because you are on a low salt diet, are taking water tablets or you have, or have had, diarrhoea or vomiting). These conditions should be corrected before you start taking Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide

if you know you have raised potassium levels in your blood

if you suffer from heart disease e.g. heart valve disease, an enlarged heart or weakness of the heart muscle (heart failure)

if you have severe kidney problems, have had a kidney transplant or need dialysis

if you have a narrowing or a blockage of the blood vessels leading to your kidney(s)

if you have any other liver problems

if you have gout

if you have a condition affecting your adrenal gland (hyperaldosteronism)

if you are of Afro-Caribbean origin, as Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide may be less effective in lowering blood pressure

if you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:

- an ACE-inhibitor (for example enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril), in particular, if you have diabetes-related kidney problems

- aliskiren

Other medicines and Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, or the following:

other high blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors, medicines that contain aliskiren, or diuretics (water or (fluid tablets)

medicines affecting potassium levels

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), medicines used to relive pain, swelling and other symptoms of inflammation

diabetes medication

heart medication

gout medication

muscle relaxants

medications used to treat psychiatric conditions, and epilepsy.

Parkinson's medication

laxatives, corticosteroids and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

cancer medication

calcium and vitamin D supplements

Your doctor may need to change your dose and/or to take other precautions:

If you are taking an ACE-inhibitor or aliskiren

How to take:

Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide: 

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 

Swallow the tablets whole with water once a day, with or without food.

Try to take your tablets at the same time each day.

Adults

The recommended dose is one tablet of Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide once a day.

Use in children and adolescents

Children and adolescents under 18 years should not take Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide.

Patients with liver or kidney problems

Do not take Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide if you have severe liver problems

Possible side effects:

Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if 

Swelling  of  the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing 

How to store Eprosartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide:

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton, blister or bottle after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Keep your tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment