Physiotens 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg Moxonidine film-coated tablet
What Physiotens Is And What Physiotens Used For
Physiotens contain moxonidine, which has a blood pressure-lowering effect. Physiotens block nerve signals to the muscles in the blood vessels, this causes the blood vessels to relax and dilate, and the blood pressure drops. Physiotens are used to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ).
The moxonidine contained in Physiotens may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.
Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.
What You Need To Know Before Using Physiotens
Do Not Use Physiotens:
- If you are allergic to moxonidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- If you have a slow heartbeat
- or disorders of the heart’s impulses, so-called diseased sinus node or AV block grade II or III.
- If you have heart failure
- If you have severe coronary heart disease or unstable angina
Do not take it if any of the above apply to you. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking medicine.
Warnings And Cautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Physiotens if:
- You have a heart problem called “AV block grade I.”
- You have severe cardiovascular disease or unstable angina (angina)
- you have impaired kidney function. Your doctor may need to adjust dose one.
This medicine can cause dry mouth with an increased risk of tooth cavities. Therefore, be extra careful with oral hygiene.
Other Medicines And Physiotens
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, herbal medicines, or other natural products. Physiotens may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way Physiotens work.
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medicine for the following:
- High blood pressure. Other medicines for high blood pressure may increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of this medicine.
- Depression so-called tricyclic antidepressant drugs
- Sedatives, sedatives, or hypnotics such as benzodiazepines
Physiotens With Food, Drink, And Alcohol
- Physiotens can be taken with or without food.
- Please do not drink alcohol while taking medicine, as it may increase the effect of alcohol.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Experience with the use of this medicine during pregnancy is limited.
Physiotens pass into breast milk and should not be used during breastfeeding.
Driving And Using Machines
You may feel drowsy or dizzy while taking this medicine.
You are responsible for assessing whether you can 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 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.
Physiotens Contain Lactose.
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
How To Use Physiotens
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Physiotens maximum dose:
- The usual starting dose is 0.2 mg daily.
- The maximum dose is 0.6 mg daily. If your doctor has prescribed you 0.6 mg daily, one dose should be given on two occasions.
- The maximum single dose is 0.4 mg.
Try to take your tablets at about the same time each day. This will help you remember to take them.
If You Take More Physiotens Than You Should
If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g., a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice. Take the medicine pack with you.
The following symptoms may occur.
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Low blood pressure ( hypotension )
- Dizziness ( vertigo )
- Weakness
- Slow heartbeat ( bradycardia )
- Dry mouth
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Stomach pain
If You Forget To Take Physiotens
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. Then you can skip the missed dose.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If You Stop Taking Physiotens
- Keep taking your tablets until your doctor tells you to stop.
- If you need to stop, your doctor will slowly lower your dose for a few weeks. If you take more than one medicine for high blood pressure (such as a beta-blocker), your doctor will tell you which medicine to stop first. This is so that your body can slowly adapt to the change.
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible Physiotens Side Effects
This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms ( angioedema ):
- Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hives and difficulty breathing
The following Physiotens side effects may occur:
Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10):
- Dry mouth
Common Physiotens 0.2 mg side effects(affects less than 1 user in 10):
- Back pain
- Headache
- Powerlessness ( asthenia )
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Rash
- Itching
- Insomnia
- Somnolence
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset ( dyspepsia )
Uncommon (affects less than 1 user in 100):
- Neck pain
- Concern
- Fainting ( syncope )
- Swelling ( edema )
- Ringing or noise in the ears ( tinnitus )
- Unusually slow heartbeat ( bradycardia )
- Low blood pressure, including a drop in blood pressure when getting up
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, sometimes with shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing (so-called angioedema. See above).
If any side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How To Store Physiotens
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25 ° C (0.2 mg tablets).
- Do not store above 30 ° C (0.4 mg tablets).
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents Of The Package And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is moxonidine 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg per tablet, respectively.
- The other ingredients are ethylcellulose, hypromellose, crospovidone, lactose monohydrate (96 mg per tablet), magnesium stearate, macrogol, povidone, talc, red iron oxide, and titanium dioxide.
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack
- Physiotens 0.2 mg: Round, convex light pink film-coated tablet imprinted with “0.2” on one side.
- Physiotens 0.4 mg: Round, convex dull red film-coated tablet with the imprint “0.4” on one side.
- Physiotens are provided in pressure packs containing 28 pcs and 98 pcs.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
BGP Products AB
Box 23033
104 35 Stockholm
Manufacturer
Mylan Laboratories SAS
Route de Belleville
Lieu-dit Maillard <<Maillard>>
01400 Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
France