Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nTell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or planning to start breast-feeding. Accupro comp is not recommended for breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Accupro comp may impair the ability to react. This should be taken into account when sharper attention is required, e.g. driving or precision work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased 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
Accupro comp contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. How to take Accupro Comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take Accupro comp exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The usual dose for adults is between one 10 mg \/ 12.5 mg tablet and one 20 mg \/ 12.5 mg tablet daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Accupro comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
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If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. 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 Accupro comp and contact your doctor immediately<\/strong> if you get any of the following less common side effects ( angioedema ):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li>
- difficulty swallowing<\/li>
- hives and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It has been reported that Accupro comp can affect the white blood cells so that the defense against infection deteriorates. If you get an infection with symptoms such as fever with severe general deterioration or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat\/pharynx\/mouth or urination problems, you should see a doctor as soon as possible so that blood tests can rule out a lack of white blood cells ( agranulocytosis ). It is important that you then information about your medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following other side effects have been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common (affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nElevated potassium levels in the blood, increased levels of urea in the blood, increased levels of serum creatinine, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, extreme drowsiness, dilation of blood vessels, inflammation of the trachea ( bronchitis ), cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis ), infection of the upper respiratory tract, increased levels of uric acid in the blood, gout, chest pain, chest pain ( angina pectoris ), palpitations, stomach pain, diarrhea, gastritis ( dyspepsia ), nausea, vomiting, back pain, muscle pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon (affects less than 1 user in 100):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nConfusion, depression, anxiety, “ant crawls” ( paresthesias ), TIA (transient ischemic attacks), visual disturbance (amblyopia), tinnitus, vertigo, heart attack, low blood pressure, fainting, shortness of breath, sinusitis, flatulence, mouth or throat, altered taste, hair loss, photosensitivity reaction, itching, rash, increased transpiration, joint pain ( arthralgia ), renal impairment, protein “egg white” in the urine, urinary tract infection, impotence, fever, general or localized body swelling, viral infection, impaired glucose tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBalance disorder, allergic pneumonia ( eosinophilic pneumonitis ), constipation, heartburn, skin changes in combination with fever, muscle aches, and joint pain, vasculitis ( vasculitis ), psoriasis-like skin inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBlurred vision, ileus, allergic reaction in the small intestine (intestinal angioedema ) which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, hives, or hives ( urticaria ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPronounced increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, decreased number of platelets in the blood, acute and severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic), cerebral haemorrhage, impaired vision or pain in the eyes due to high pressure (possible signs of fluid accumulation in the eye (between the choroid and retina) , sudden myopia or glaucoma ), irregular heartbeat ( arrhythmia ), sudden drop in blood pressure when getting up, respiratory cramps, inflammation of the pancreas, inflammation of the liver ( hepatitis), obstruction of the bile duct (cholestatic jaundice), severe widespread skin damage (skin detachment), skin and mucosal changes (sometimes severe), skin and lip cancer (non- melanoma skin cancer), circular raised rash (erythema multiforme), blistering of the skin and mucous membranes ( pemphigus ), bluish-purple spots similar to bruises (purpura), systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE , an autoimmune disease), increased levels of cholesteroland triglycerides , decreased levels of hematocrit and increased levels of liver enzymes and blood bilirubin, increased levels of antinuclear, antinuclear increased rate of red blood cell sedimentation, in patients with congenital G-6 PDH deficiency, isolated cases of haemolytic anemia ( anemia ) have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. How to store Accupro comp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines 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
6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
– The active substances are quinapril hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accupro comp 10 mg \/ 12.5 mg contains quinapril hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg quinapril and 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accupro comp 20 mg \/ 12.5 mg contains quinapril hydrochloride equivalent to 20 mg quinapril and 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide .
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The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, magnesium subcarbonate (heavy), magnesium stearate, crospovidone, povidone, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, macrogol 400, candelilla wax, titanium dioxide (E 171), red and yellow iron oxide (E 172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Appearance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 mg \/ 12.5 mg tablets are pink, elliptical, and scored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20 mg \/ 12.5 mg tablets are pink, triangular, and scored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tablets 10 mg \/ 12.5 mg:<\/em> Blister pack of 30 resp. 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTablets 20 mg \/ 12.5 mg:<\/em> Blister pack of 100 tablets.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nNot all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pfizer AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
191 90 Sollentuna<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tel: 08-550 520 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: eumedinfo@pfizer.com
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