trasidrex oxprenolol hydrochloride and cyclopenthiazide ciba information for patients what you need to know about trasidrex tablets
please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your
tablets it contains important information about your tablets what's in your medicine trasidrex tablets contain 1 60 mg of oxprenolol hydrochloride in a slow release form and 0.25 mg of cyclopenthiazide oxprenolol is a beta blocker cyclopenthiazide is a diuretic water tablet the tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients stearic acid silicon dioxide povidone cellulose polyethylene glycol talc sucrose erythrosine e127 trasidrex comes in calendar packs containing 28 tablets made by ciba pharmaceuticals horsham west sussex product licence holder ciba geigy plc hulley road macclesfield cheshire what
this medicine is
used for trasidrex
is used to treat high blood pressure before taking your medicine
are you allergic to any beta blockers diuretics or sulphonamides
do you suffer
now or have you suffered in the past from asthma or attacks of wheezing
do you suffer from
any heart kidney or liver disease
do you have
a very low pulse rate less than 50-55 beats per minute
do you suffer from
gout or kidney stones
do you suffer from
addison's disease
do you suffer from
low blood pressure
do you suffer from
phaeochromocytoma
do you suffer from
raynaud's disease very poor circulation in the hands and feet
are you taking
lithium tablets are you pregnant or breast feeding
if the answer to any of these questions is yes do not take
the tablets without talking
to your doctor
again
do you suffer from
bronchitis or emphysema are you diabetic and taking insulin or anti diabetic tablets
do you have
an overactive thyroid gland
do you suffer from
any serious blood vessel disorders
do you suffer from
systemic lupus erythematosus sle are you being treated for high cholesterol levels
if the answer to any of these questions is yes tell your doctor or pharmacist are you taking any of the following
medicines for
high blood pressure
or heart problems e g ace inhibitors verapamil or digoxin which your doctor does not know about medicines for depression cimetidine an ulcer medicine steroids medicines used to relieve pain or inflammation e g non steroidal anti inflammatory agents like indomethacin medicines bought from the chemist especially anti histamines or cold remedies medicines for migraine which include ergotamine medicines
used to treat
cancer amphotericin carbenoxolone amantadine anticholinergics cholestyramine cyclosporin diazoxide and methyldopa
are you taking
vitamin d or calcium salts any other medicines which your doctor does not know about
if the answer to any of these questions is yes tell your doctor or pharmacist
other special warnings be careful when drinking alcohol it may affect you more than usual if you feel dizzy or sleepy or have problems with vision when you start taking these tablets do not drive or work machinery until these effects have worn off
if you are
going to have a general anaesthetic tell the doctor or dentist in charge that
you are taking
trasidrex
if you are
diabetic take particular care with your blood sugar control since this medicine may make you less aware of low blood sugar levels when taking trasidrex for a long time
your doctor may
wish to do regular tests e g check the potassium level in your blood since these tablets may reduce the amount of salt in the body you should avoid very strict low salt diets trasidrex is not suitable for children these tablets also contain sugar sucrose and erythrosine e127 and may be unsuitable for some people
taking your medicine it is important to take your
tablets at the right times you must take them as instructed
by your doctor
the usual dose is one or two tablets a day elderly people are sometimes more sensitive to the effects of trasidrex and
your doctor will
want to monitor your progress carefully
if you are not sure
how many tablets to take
ask your doctor or pharmacist
it is best to take trasidrex in the morning swallow your tablets whole with a drink of water do not crush or chew the tablets as this will affect their special slow release system do not stop taking your tablets suddenly
ask your doctor
first
if you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember
then go on as before
do not take
a double dose if you accidentally take too many trasidrex tablets
tell your doctor
at once or contact your nearest hospital casualty department after
taking your medicine
these tablets sometimes cause unwanted effects in some people if you get
any of the following tell your doctor
attacks of wheezing or feeling short of breath unexplained bruising yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes attacks of gout a very slow pulse under 50-55 beats per minute dry or sore eyes increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight any skin rash itching or blistering of the skin muscle pains or cramps persistent sore throat or high temperature inflammation of the pancreas irregular heart rate increased sugar in the blood or urine other effects which may occur include dizziness sleepiness unusual tiredness or weakness dry mouth or loss of appetite impotence in men or reduced sex drive headache or problems with vision sleeplessness or nightmares mood changes stomach upset including stomach pain diarrhoea constipation flatulence or sickness coldness numbness or tingling in your hands and feet fainting or dizziness when getting up from a sitting or iying position these effects are often mild and may wear off after a few days treatment if they are severe or last for more than a few days
tell your doctor
also if your tablets upset you in any other way
tell your doctor
storing your medicine
the expiry date
for these tablets is given on the carton
do not take
the tablets after this date keep your tablets in a cool below 25 c dry place out of
reach of children
return any unused tablets to your pharmacist
remember this medicine is for you only a doctor can prescribe it for you never give it to someone else it may harm them even if
they have the same symptoms as you the information in this leaflet applies only to trasidrex
this leaflet does not contain the complete information about
your tablets
if you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist
date october 1995 copyright ciba geigy plc