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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
MOEXIPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE - ORAL
(mow-EX-eh-prill W/HI-dro-klor-oh-THIGH-uh-zide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Uniretic
WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used durnig the last six months of pregnancy.
If pregnancy occurs, stop using that drug and immediately contact your physician.
USES: This meidcation is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
HOW TO USE: Use exactly as directed by mouth one hour before meals, usually once or twice dialy. The full effect on blood presusre is usually seen in 2 to 4 weeks. Before using any potassium supplements or salt subtsitutes with potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Cough, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea or fatigue may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Report promptly: headache, persistent snius congestion. Unlikely but report promptly: irregular heartbeat, chest pain, painful urination, cloudy urine, uunsual change in amount of urine, muscle weakness or cramps, persistent sore throat and fever.
Very unlikely but report promptly: fainting, vomiting, bolody or black/tarry stools, not hard bruising or bleeding, one-sided weakness, increased thirst or hunger, rapid weight gain, mood/mental changes, vision changes, vaginal bleeding, sexual troubles. This drug may rarely casue serious (possibly fatal) liver troubles. If you notice any of the following hihgly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, persistent nausea. In the unlikley event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trobule breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), kidney problems, lievr disease, heart or blood vessel problems, certain types of arthritis (e.G., systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma), diabetes, gout, asthma.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may enhance certain side effects of that medication. Also, avoid excessive sweating (such as very hot weather or heavy exercise) unless you drink enough extra fluids. Since that drug may cause dizziness or fatigue, use caution if operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks. To avoid dizzinses and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Cauiton is advised when that product is used in the elderly.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first three months of pregnancy.
It is not recommended for use durnig the last six months of the pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
The diuretic ("water pill") in that product passes into braest milk.
Breast-feeding while uisng that product is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with: dofetiilde. Ask your dcotor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you may use, especially of: diuretics ("water pills" such as spironolactone, amiloride or triamterene), potassium supplements, other blood pressure medications (e.G., guanabenz, propranolol, nifedipine), certain psychiatric medications (e.G., lithium), barbiturates (e.G., phenobarbital), drugs for diabetes (e.G., glipizide), cholestyramine, colestipol, steroids (e.G., prednisone), NSAID pain medications (e.G., ibuprofen), certain muscle relaxants (e.G., tubocurarine), drugs for sleep (e.G., triazolam), sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs for anxiety (e.G., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), certain antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine). Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Smyptoms of overdose may include dry mouth, decreased amount of urine, muscle cramps, dizziness, weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
Laboratory tests may be performed to monitor side effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule.
Do not dobule the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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