What is MACPRIL H 5MG?
- MACPRIL H 5MG is a combination of two medicines called hydrochlorothiazide and Ramipril
- Ramipril belongs to a group of medicines called “ACE inhibitors” (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)
- Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a group of medicines called “thiazide diuretics” or water tablets
What MACPRIL H 5MG is used for?
- MACPRIL H 5MG is used to treat high blood pressure
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Talk to your doctor before taking MACPRIL H 5MG, if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide or any of the other ingredients of MACPRIL H 5MG
- have ever had a serious allergic reaction called “angioedema”
- are having dialysis have severe liver problems
- have abnormal amounts of salt substances (calcium, potassium, sodium) in your blood
- have kidney problems where the blood supply to your kidney is reduced (renal artery stenosis)
- have heart problems
- have lost a lot of body salts or fluids
- are going to have treatment to reduce your allergy to bee or wasp stings (desensitization)
- are going to receive an anaesthetic. This may be given for an operation or any dental work
- have high amounts of potassium in your blood (shown in blood test results)
- have a collagen vascular disease such as scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant or planning to be pregnant. It is not recommended for mothers who are breastfeeding
- MACPRIL H 5MG is not recommended for children and young people under the age of 18 years
- MACPRIL H 5MG can make you feel drowsiness or dizziness and it sometimes makes people fall asleep
- If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines such as:
- ephedrine, noradrenaline or adrenaline, used for the treatment of low blood pressure, shock, cardiac failure, asthma or allergies
- ibuprofen or indometacin and aspirin, used to relieve pain and inflammation
- diuretics (water tablets), amphotericin B (used for fungal infections) and ACTH (used to test if your adrenal glands are working properly)
- ciclosporin, used to stop the rejection of organs after a transplant
- spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, potassium salts, and heparin (for thinning blood),which can increase the amount of potassium in your blood
- medicine used for heart rhythm problems
- medicine used for reducing fat amounts in your blood such as colestyramine
- medicine used for epilepsy
- lithium (for mental health problems)
- quinine (for malaria)
- warfarin, medicine used to thin the blood that you take by mouth
- allopurinol (used to lower the uric acid in your blood)
- Always take MACPRIL H 5MG exactly as your doctor has told you
- Take this medicine by mouth at the same time of day each day, usually in the morning
- Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water
If you take more MACPRIL H 5MG
- If you take too many MACPRIL H 5MG or if someone else has taken your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need medical attention
If you forget to take MACPRIL H 5MG
- If you miss a dose, take your normal dose when it is next due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
If you stop taking MACPRIL H 5MG
- Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor
Like all medicines, MACPRIL H 5MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- swelling of the face, lips or throat which make it difficult to swallow or breathe, as well as itching and rashes
- severe skin reactions including rash, ulcers in your mouth
- faster heart rate, chest pain, tightness in your chest or more serious problems including heart attack and stroke
- shortness of breath, cough fever lasting 2 to 3 days and feeling less hungry
- bruising more easily
- severe stomach pain which may reach through to your back. this could be a sign of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- chills, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice)
- dry tickly cough or bronchitis
- worsening of diabetes
- painful, red, and swollen joints
- blood test showing a higher amount of uric acid or more fat than usual in your blood
- flushing, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly
- balance problems (vertigo)
- itching and unusual skin sensations such as numbness, tingling, pricking, burning or creeping on your skin (paraesthesia)
- loss or change in the way things taste
- sleep problems
- feeling depressed, anxious, more nervous or shaky than usual
- blocked nose, inflammation of your sinuses (sinusitis)
- inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), swollen mouth
- ringing in your ears
- blurred vision
- hair loss
- constipation, stomach or gut or muscles pain
- passing more water (urine) than usual over the day
- sweating more than usual or feeling thirsty
- loss or decrease of appetite (anorexia), feeling less hungry
- swollen arms and legs
- sexual inability in men
- a decrease in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets or in the amount of haemoglobin
- changes in the way your liver, pancreas or kidneys are working
- less potassium than usual in your blood
- being sick, getting diarrhoea or heartburn
- red swollen tongue or dry mouth
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
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