Redihope 5mg Tablet 15'S

Introduction About REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is a combination of Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). It is typically used in patients who have not responded adequately to therapy with either of the single agents.

Before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure or severe dehydration as a precaution.

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe hypotension or severe kidney problems. It is also not suitable for use in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to the increased risk of side effects.

During management with REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects.

The most common side effects of taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET are headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.

Uses Of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET

• Manage hypertension (high blood pressure)

How REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET Works

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, these actions reduce the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.

How to use REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET

Take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET can be taken with or without food.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Continue to take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.

Side Effects Of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea and vomiting:

Take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.

Headache:  

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

Constipation:

Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if this side effect bothers you.

Warning & Precautions

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• medicines used for heart conditions such as hypertension, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, or heart failure (Ex. atenolol, propranolol, nitroglycerin, valsartan, candesartan, irbesartan, methyldopa, aliskiren, amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, dofetilide, ibutilide, procainamide, digitalis, sacubitril/valsartan)
• medicines used to manage organ transplant rejection (Ex. ciclosporin, temsirolimus, sirolimus, everolimus)
• racecadotril (a medicine used to manage diarrhea)
• anti-diabetic medicines and insulin (used to lower the blood glucose level) Ex. vildagliptin, metformin
• medicines that supplement potassium to the body (Ex. spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride)
• lithium (a medicine used in some types of mental illness)
• thrombolytics (used to dissolve blood clots) Ex. reteplase, tenecteplase
• other diuretics (used to reduce edema) Ex. furosemide, bumetanide
• trimethoprim containing antibiotics (used for infections)
• heparin (used to manage blood clots)
• medicines used to induce sleep (Ex. alprazolam, midazolam)
• tricyclic antidepressants (used to manage depression) Ex. amitriptyline
• antipsychotics (used to manage serious mental illnesses) Ex. clozapine, risperidone
• anesthetics (used to manage pain during surgery) Ex. propofol, thiopental
• medicines used to relieve pain (Ex. morphine, aspirin, diclofenac, diflunisal, celecoxib, valdecoxib)
• medicines used to control blood cholesterol levels (such as cholestyramine or colestipol)
• gold therapy (used to manage rheumatic conditions)
• medicines used to suppress cough (such as dextromethorphan, guaiphenesin, pseudoephedrine)
• adrenaline or nor-adrenaline (used for low blood pressure, shock, cardiac failure, asthma or allergies)
• corticotropin (used to check the function of adrenal gland)
• corticosteroids (used to manage inflammation) Ex. prednisolone
• medicines used to manage gout (such as probenecid, sulfinpyrazone and allopurinol)
• cyclophosphamide or methotrexate (medicine used to manage cancer)
• carbenoxolone (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers)
• laxatives (used to manage constipation) Ex. lactulose
• tubocurarine, dantrolene (medicines used as a muscle relaxant)
• calcium supplements and/or vitamin D supplements
• carbamazepine (a medicine used to manage epilepsy)
• amphotericin B (a medicine used to manage fungal infections)
• iodinated contrast agents (used during X-ray procedures)
• atropine (a medicine used to improve heart rate)
• biperiden (a medicine used to manage parkinsonism)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide
Pharmacological Category	:	Angiotensin-II converting enzyme inhibitor, Thiazide like diuretic
Therapeutic Indication	:	Hypertension
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet

More Information

• Keep REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET out of reach to children
• Store REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET at normal room temperature 

FAQs About REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET

What are the uses of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is used to manage hypertension.

What type of a medicine is REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, these actions reduce the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.

What happens when I stop taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

Do not stop taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.

What is the best time to take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.

What to do if I forgot to take a dose of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

If you forgot to take a dose of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET to compensate the missed ones.

What precautions should be followed while taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

Before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure volume or are severely dehydrated. Stop taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.

Can I consume alcohol while taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.

What happens if I accidentally take more REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

If you or anyone else accidentally took more REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat, palpitations, shock, fast breathing, cough, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, feeling sleepy and confused or anxious, excessive urination or not being able to urinate.

Can I take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET daily?

Take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET every day or not.

Is REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.

What are the side effects of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET are headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.

Can I stop taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?

No. Do not stop taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.

Can REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET be taken during pregnancy?

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET, stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.

Is REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET safe to use in kidney disease?

REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems (such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Your doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable dose for you. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as a precaution.

Can the use of REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET affect the liver?

Yes. REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it is strictly not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Can REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET cause photosensitivity reactions?

Yes. REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET may cause patients to become more sensitive to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, avoid going out or minimize the exposure of natural sunlight or artificial UV rays. In case of while going out protect your skin by applying a suitable sunscreen recommended by your doctor. You must also inform your doctor if you have any previous history of skin problems (such as skin cancer) before taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET as a precaution.

Can REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET be used before any surgery?

If you are going to have surgery (including dental surgery), always inform your doctor that you are under management with REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET. Because when local or general anaesthetics are given while taking REDIHOPE 5MG TABLET it may cause severe decrease in blood pressure. Your doctor may take all the possible measures to maintain stable vital functions during or after the surgery.  

References

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