Breast-feeding <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or planning to start breast-feeding. Breast-feeding of a newborn baby (first weeks after birth), especially of premature babies, is not recommended when using Captopril Mylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When breast-feeding an elderly infant, you should consult your doctor about the benefits and risks of using Captopril Mylan compared to other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your ability to drive or use machines may be impaired, especially at the beginning of treatment or when the dose of one of the medicines is adjusted. The drug in combination with alcohol can also impair your ability to drive or use machines. How you are affected depends on how receptive you are and may differ from how other people react.<\/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 attention. 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
Captopril Mylan contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Captopril Mylan contains lactose . If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Captopril Mylan contains sodium<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.
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How to take Captopril Mylan<\/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.
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As Captopril Mylan is only available in strengths of 25 mg and 50 mg tablets, not all dosages are possible. If another strength or pharmaceutical form is needed, other captopril products should be used.
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General recommendations <\/strong>:<\/strong> Your doctor will adjust the dose to suit you optimally. The highest recommended dose is 150 mg per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n- High blood pressure<\/strong> : The<\/strong> usual starting dose is 12.5 – 25 mg twice daily. If necessary, your doctor may increase the dose one by one to a total daily dose of 100 – 150 mg, which is taken in two divided doses .<\/li>
- Heart failure<\/strong> : The usual starting dose is 6.25 – 12.5 mg two or three times daily. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose one to a total daily dose of no more than 150 mg, which is taken in divided doses.<\/li>
- Myocardial infarction<\/strong> : Average test dose is 6.25 mg. It is then increased by your doctor to a total daily dose of no more than 150 mg, which is taken in divided doses on several occasions.<\/li>
- Kidney disease in diabetic patients<\/strong> : The usual dose is 75 – 100 mg daily divided into several doses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Elderly patients and patients with kidney problems may be given a lower starting dose.
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Captopril Mylan can be taken before, during or after meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For children, the usual starting dose is 0.3 mg \/ kg body weight (for premature and newborns 0.15 mg \/ kg).
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If you have the impression that the effect of Captopril Mylan is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of overdose are a drop in blood pressure (you feel faint when you stand up), shock , lack of energy, low heart rate , disturbances in salt balance and kidney failure .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Captopril Mylan:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Just take the next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose .<\/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.
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If any of the following should occur, stop <\/strong>taking Captopril Mylan and see a doctor or nearest emergency department immediately:<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or hives and difficulty breathing ( angioedema )<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps and possible nausea or vomiting (internal angioedema )<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Skin disease characterized by severe blisters and sores on lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals (Steven-Johnson syndrome)<\/li>
- Severe skin disease that may affect the mouth and other parts of the body (erythema multiforme)<\/li>
- Stroke<\/li>
- Cardiac arrest<\/li>
- A serious condition in the heart that causes rapid and weak heart rate , low blood pressure , cold and moist skin, weakness, fainting ( cardiogenic shock )<\/li>
- Severe abdominal and back pain with simultaneous strong malaise and nausea ( pancreatitis )<\/li>
- Severe reduction of blood cells that can cause fatigue, bruising and increase the risk of getting an infection (pancytopenia)<\/li>
- Hepatitis, gallstones and jaundice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other side effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) <\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Sleep disorders<\/li>
- Taste loss, dizziness<\/li>
- Dry and irritating cough, shortness of breath<\/li>
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth<\/li>
- Itching with or without redness , skin rash, hair loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Rapid or irregular heartbeat , chest pain ( angina pectoris ), palpitations<\/li>
- Low blood pressure , disease that causes cold \/ white hands and feet (Raynaud’s syndrome), redness , pallor<\/li>
- Fatigue, discomfort<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Loss of appetite<\/li>
- Drowsiness, headache, tingling \/ numbness<\/li>
- Sores in the mouth<\/li>
- Kidney failure , abnormally large or small urine production, frequent urination<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Blood diseases such as lack of white blood cells (neutropenia \/ agranulocytosis), decreased number of red blood cells ( anemia ), decreased number of platelets ( thrombocytopenia ) and increase of certain types of white blood cells ( eosinophilia ); swollen glands in the neck, armpits or groin ( lymphadenopathy ); autoimmune diseases<\/li>
- Elevated potassium levels in the blood, lowered blood sugar levels<\/li>
- Confusion, depression<\/li>
- Fainting<\/li>
- Dimsyn<\/li>
- Tracheal cramps (causes difficulty breathing), nasal congestion, runny nose, allergic pneumonia<\/li>
- Inflammation of the tongue, stomach ulcer<\/li>
- Impaired liver function, elevated liver enzymes<\/li>
- Hives , photosensitivity, redness and flaking of the skin (erythroderma \/ exfoliative dermatitis ), skin disease with blisters and sores (pemphigus-like rash)<\/li>
- Muscle and joint pain ( myalgia and arthralgia )<\/li>
- Kidney disease with high levels of protein in the urine ( nephrotic syndrome )<\/li>
- Impotence , enlargement of the mammary glands<\/li>
- Fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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 Captopril Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
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Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label or carton after EXP. or EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
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No special storage instructions.
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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 substance is captopril 25 mg or 50 mg.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, stearic acid, sodium starch glycolate and lactose 12.5 mg, 25 mg or 50 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tablets 25 mg: Plastic jars 100 and 200 tablets, blister 100×1 (single dose)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tablets 50 mg: Plastic jars 100 and 200 tablets, blister 100X1 (single dose)
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Not all packaging may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing and manufacturing authorization holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mylan AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box 23033<\/p>\n\n\n\n
104 35 Stockholm
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