Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or planning to start breast-feeding. Lisinopril Actavis is not recommended for breast-feeding and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to breast-feed your baby, especially if your baby is newborn or born prematurely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When taking Lisinopril Actavis, you should be aware that some side effects that may affect your ability to drive (eg dizziness and tiredness) may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid driving or using machines until you know how you react to the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and \/ or side effects . Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium -free’. is next to “sodium-free”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to take Lisinopril Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis should be taken at about the same time each day. You can take Lisinopril Actavis with food or between meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should take Lisinopril Actavis with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tablet can be divided into two equal doses .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recommended dose is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn high blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe starting dose is 10 mg once daily. The dose for long-term treatment is usually 20 mg once daily. Your doctor may adjust the dose until your blood pressure is under control. The maximum dose is 80 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are already taking diuretics, your doctor may discontinue or reduce the amount of these before starting treatment with Lisinopril Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children and adolescents (between 6 and 16 years) with high blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe doctor will calculate the dose that is right for your child. Dose one is based on the weight of the child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The usual starting dose for children weighing between 20 and 50 kg is 2.5 mg once a day. Dose one can be increased to a maximum of 20 mg per day.<\/li>
- The usual starting dose for children weighing more than 50 kg is 5 mg once a day. Dose one can be increased to a maximum of 40 mg per day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis is not recommended for children under 6 years of age or for children with severe kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of heart failure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe starting dose is 2.5 mg once daily. Dose one will be increased gradually by a maximum of 10 mg at a time and at intervals of 2 weeks until a satisfactory effect is achieved. The maximum dose is 35 mg per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Short-term treatment after a heart attack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe starting dose is 5 mg on the first and second day, then 10 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment of kidney disease associated with non-insulin dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes ) and hypertension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe recommended dose is 10-20 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impaired renal function<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDose one may need to be adjusted. Follow your doctor’s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elderly patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDose one may need to be adjusted. Follow your doctor’s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
STOP TAKING LISINOPRIL ACTAVIS AND CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- If you get symptoms such as swelling of the face, arms, legs, lips, tongue, vocal cords and \/ or throat ( angioedema ), contact your doctor immediately. People of African descent may be at higher risk of developing angioedema .<\/li>
- if you get symptoms such as fever or general malaise, are prone to inflammation ( infections ), skin and mucous membrane bleeding, bruising, pallor and fatigue, contact a doctor immediately<\/li>
- develops jaundice (yellowish tint on the skin and on the whites of the eyes), contact your doctor immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- dizziness, headache<\/li>
- drop in blood pressure when traveling rapidly to a standing position<\/li>
- cough<\/li>
- diarrhea, vomiting<\/li>
- renal impairment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- mood swings, numbness, tingling and stinging sensation in fingers, balance disorders, taste disorders, sleep disorders<\/li>
- blood clots in the heart or brain that may be caused by very low blood pressure in high-risk patients, palpitations, fast pulse , decreased blood flow in fingers and toes (Raynaud’s syndrome)<\/li>
- Runny nose<\/li>
- nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion<\/li>
- rash, itching<\/li>
- impotence<\/li>
- fatigue, weakness<\/li>
- changes in the composition of the blood related to kidney function, elevated liver values, elevated potassium levels in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- decreased or increased blood levels<\/li>
- low sodium content in the blood<\/li>
- mental disorders<\/li>
- dry mouth<\/li>
- hives , hair loss, psoriasis<\/li>
- swelling of the face, arms, legs, lips, tongue, throat and \/ or vocal cords caused by an allergic reaction (angioedema \/ hypersensitivity), acute renal failure , increased amount of slag products in the body caused by severe renal impairment<\/li>
- insufficient secretion of a hormone in the brain that regulates water balance in the body (inadequate ADH secretion \/ SIADH)<\/li>
- abnormal breast augmentation in men.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- decreased bone marrow function which causes changes in blood cell formation, bleeding, bruising or inflammation (may be caused by too few blood cells ), severe anemia<\/li>
- swollen \/ enlarged lymph nodes , autoimmune disease (a condition in which the immune system attacks the blood cells )<\/li>
- cramps in the muscles of the trachea, allergy-related inflammation in the ends of the branches of the trachea (alveoli) in the lungs and sinusitis.<\/li>
- inflamed pancreas or liver with jaundice (yellowish tint on the skin and whites of the eyes), liver failure<\/li>
- swollen intestines, sweating<\/li>
- low blood sugar<\/li>
- inflammation of the bile duct<\/li>
- severe skin diseases with blisters and redness ( Stevens-Johnson syndrome and pemphigus ), dandruff and rejection of the skin ( toxic epidermal necrolysis ) or fever, rash on the face and arms and legs (erytheme multiforme)<\/li>
- psoriasis -like skin reactions<\/li>
- reduced or no urination.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n– symptoms of depression, fainting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A symptom complex of fever, muscle aches, joint pain, inflammation of the vascular one, increased lower, changes in blood counts, rash, and \/ or photophobia have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking Lisinopril Actavis and contact your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the face, arms \/ legs, lips, mucous membranes, tongue and \/ or throat or hives .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Side effects in children appear to be similar to those seen in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to store Lisinopril Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton, blister or label after \u201cEXP.\u201d The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is lisinopril dihydrate equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg lisinopril.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are mannitol, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, pregelatinized maize starch, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis 10 mg tablets contain: Pigment Blend BP-24823 (pregelatinised maize starch, red iron oxide, black iron oxide and yellow iron oxide (E172)).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis 20 mg tablets contain: Pigment Blend BP-24824 (pregelatinised maize starch, red iron oxide, black iron oxide and yellow iron oxide (E172)).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis 5 mg: white, round, flat, uncoated 8 mm tablet with a score line on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis 10 mg: light pink, round, uncoated, biconvex, 7 mm tablet with a score line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis 20 mg: pink, round, non-film-coated, biconvex tablet, 9 mm with a score line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisinopril Actavis 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg are available in packages of PVC \/ Al blister and \/ or white HDPE can with a white PP cap and with silica gel as desiccant: 14, 28, 30, 50, 98, 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reykjav\u00edkurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n
220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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