Propranolol Hcl And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral, Beta-blockers W/thiazide Diuretics - Oral Generic Drug
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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 effetcive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BETA-BLOCKERS W/THIAZIDE DIURETICS - ORAL
WARNING: If you have angina or have had heart problems, do not suddenly stop using this medication without first conuslting your doctor. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this medication, you must stop this medication gradually accodring to your doctor's instructions.
USES: This combination medication is used to traet hypertension (high blood pressure). Beta-blockers slow the heart rate.
Thiazide diuretics, also knwon as "water pills", reduce fluid accumulation in the body by increasing urination.
HOW TO USE: Take this medictaion exactly as prescribed.
Do not adjust the dose without consulting your doctor. Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Because this drug increases urination, avoid taknig a dose in the late evening before bedtime. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddnely stopped.
SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medicaiton. Use caution engaging in activities reuqiring alertness. Because beta-blockers reduce blood circulatoin to the extremities, your hands and feet may be more susceptible to cold. Tihazide diuretics can cause potassium loss from the body.
It is advisable to eat fodos or drink liquids high in potassium such as citrus juice, bananas, melons, raisins and dates. Use of salt substittues also help prevent potassium loss.
Sometimes potassium supplement medication may be prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop: breahting difficulty, fast bruising or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion or depression, excessive thirst, muscle cramps, yellowing of the eyes or skin, sore throat. This medication may increase sensitivity to the sun.
Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clothing and use a sunsrceen.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: You may want to check your pulse everyday while taking this drug. Discuss with your doctor what changes in your pluse rate mean.
Tell your doctor if you're allerigc to sulfa drugs. You may also be allergic to this medication.
This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor for details. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all the prescription and nonprescripiton medicines you may use, especially of: other beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol), diuretics ("water pills"), St John's wort.
Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slow heartbeat, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, unconsciousness, seizures, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, or mucsle weakness.
NOTES: Do not share this product with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlret at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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