Capozide

Brand: CAPOZIDE

Generic: CAPTOPRIL and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Captopril is a member of a group of medicines called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.  ACE inhibitors reduce constriction of blood vessels, which makes it easier for the blood to flow through them.

CAPOZIDE tablets are used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

►Do not take CAPOZIDE if:

• you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• you are breast-feeding
• you have had an allergic reaction to CAPOZIDE (active ingredient: captopril and hydrochlorothiazide) or any of its ingredients
• you have ever had a reaction which included swelling of the hands, lips, face or tongue where the cause was unknown in which case you should first discuss the use of Capozide with your doctor

►Before taking CAPOZIDE, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including whether you:

• have suffered from a type of disease known as a “collagen vascular disease”, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma
• have suffered from heart disease
• have suffered from liver disease
• have suffered from kidney disease

►Alcohol

Moderate amounts of alcohol will not affect CAPOZIDE tablets.   However, you should check with your doctor whether drinking is advisable for you.

►If you are diabetic:

The amount of insulin or other anti-diabetic medicines you need to use may change when using CAPOZIDE, especially during the first month of treatment – ask your doctor for advice.

►If you are using dialysis

There have been some reports of allergic-type reactions seen when people using drugs such as CAPOZIDE undergo dialysis.   Tell your doctor before your next dialysis treatment.

►Driving

CAPOZIDEtablets do not usually affect your ability to drive.   However, if you feel light-headed, dizzy or tired whilst taking CAPOZIDE, do not drive and check with your doctor.

►Who should you tell that you are taking Capozide tablets?

• Doctor – before having surgery or emergency treatment, if he prescribes any new treatment or if  you are to have desensitization treatment for wasp or bee stings.   Tell your doctor you are taking CAPOZIDE tablets before you have any blood or urine tests as CAPOZIDE tablets may interfere with the  results of some tests.
• Dentist – before having dental surgery
• Pharmacist – before buying any medicines

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

All medicines may cause some unwanted or ‘side-effects’ in a few patients

►STOP TAKING CAPOZIDE AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience any of the following:

• Swelling of the hands, face, lips or tongue
• difficulty in breathing
• sore throat
• fever
• severe dizziness or fainting
• severe abdominal pain
• unusually fast or irregular heart beat
• jaundice (yellow skin/eyes)
• a sudden, unexplained rash or burning, red or peeling skin

►COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

• dizziness
• itching
• rashes
• hair loss
• flushing or pale skin
• taste impairment
• anorexia
• loss of appetite
• sore mouth
• mouth ulcers
• dry mouth
• upset stomach
• sickness
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea or constipation
• pins and needles
• cold extremities
• cough
• sleep disorders
• drowsiness
• headache
• respiratory problems
• generalised weakness and restlessness.

If these symptoms persist or become troublesome you should tell your doctor.

►OTHER SIDE EFFECTS

• purpura (purplish or reddish-brown discolouration of the skin)
• necrotising angiitis (inflammation of the blood vessels)
• xanthopsia (“yellow vision”)
• gout
• thrombocytopenia (which causes unusual bruising or bleeding)
• neutropenia or agranulocytosis (which may cause infection, sore throat or fever due to a lack of white blood cells).

• Sometimes patients may feel dizzy after taking the first one or two doses of Capozide.   If this happens to you, lie down till these symptoms disappear.

►RARE SIDE EFFECTS

• kidney disorder
• blood disorder
• liver disorder
• emergence of latent diabetes mellitus

Your doctor may need to test your blood or urine  to monitor your condition.

►VERY RARE SIDE EFFECTS

• confusion
• depression
• chest pain
• heart attack
• stroke
• blurred vision
• runny nose
• swollen salivary glands
• stomach ulcers
• sensitivity of the skin to light
• pains in the muscles and joints
• muscle spasm
• fatigue
• swelling of the breasts
• impotence
• changes in the amount of chemicals in the blood.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other troublesome side-effects.
Note:  The hydrochlorothiazide in this medicine would produce a positive anti-doping test result.

DRUG INTERACTION

Do not take other medicines while you are taking Capozide tablets, unless you have told your doctor or pharmacist and asked their advice.   These include medicines from pharmacies for colds, coughs, hay fever or sinus problems as these may increase your blood pressure.

►Before taking CAPOZIDE, make sure your doctor knows the medicines you are taking espcially:

• anti-inflammatory painkillers (e.g. indomethacin, ibuprofen)
• lithium
• carbenoxolone
• corticosteroids
• corticotrophin (ACTH)
• laxatives
• injections of an antifungal (amphotericin)
• muscle relaxants (given at the time of surgery)
• cholestyramine resin
• colestipol
• allopurinol (treatment for gout) procainamide and digoxin (treatment for irregular heartbeats)
• immunosuppressants (e.g. azathioprine and cyclophosphamide)
• calcium salts
• potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium
• diuretics (water tablets)
• other drugs which can increase potassium in your body, such as heparin, drugs that cause dilation of the blood vessels (e.g. minoxidil)
• clonidine, drugs used in diabetes
• drugs used to treat psychotic conditions and some of the older antidepressants
• any other treatment for high blood pressure