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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PART III: CONSUMER INFORMATION What the medicinal ingredient is: Pr Lozide® (indapamide tablets) What the non-medicinal ingredients are: Read this carefully before you start taking
glycerol, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, lactose
Lozide® and each time you get a refill. This leaflet
monohydrate, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate,
is a summary and will not tell you everything about Lozide®. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or
pregelatinized starch, sunset yellow S aluminium
pharmacist about your medical condition and treatment and ask if there is any new information about Lozide®.
colloidal silica, corn starch, ethylcellulose, FD&C Red No. 3 lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 lake and
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
glycerol monooleate, lactose, magnesium stearate,
polysorbate, povidone, pregelatinized corn starch,
What the medication is used for:
sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose,
Lozide® is used to treat mild to moderate high blood
sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, white beeswax.
Lozide® can be used by itself or with other medicines
What dosage forms it comes in: What it does: Lozide® is a diuretic often called a “water pill”. It WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
increases urination. This lowers blood pressure.
Lozide® affects the kidney’s ability to reabsorb
BEFORE you use Lozide® talk to your doctor, nurse,
This medicine does not cure high blood pressure. It
helps to control it. Therefore, it is important to
continue taking Lozide® regularly even if you feel
When it should not be used:
• Are allergic to indapamide or any other
sulfonamide or to any non-medicinal ingredient
• Have severe liver disease or suffer from a
condition called hepatic encephalopathy (a
• Have low potassium levels in your blood
• Are taking drugs to treat heart rhythm disturbances
(antiarrhythmics) that might cause severe cardiac
Lozide® is not recommended for use in children.
• Are breastfeeding. Lozide® passes into breast milk
You may become sensitive to the sun while taking
• Are pregnant. Lozide® should not be used during
Lozide®. Exposure to sunlight should be minimized.
pregnancy. If you become pregnant, discontinue
use immediately and discuss with your doctor
Athletes should be aware that Lozide® contains an
• Have lactose intolerance or have hereditary
active ingredient, which may give a positive reaction
malabsorption or the Lapp lactase deficiency because Lozide® contains lactose
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ Driving and using machines: Before you perform
Potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g. amiloride,
tasks which may require special attention, wait until
you know how you respond to Lozide®. Dizziness,
Stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl and senna
lightheadedness, or fainting can especially occur after
the first dose or when another antihypertensive agent is added.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
Take Lozide® exactly as prescribed. It is
recommended to take your dose at about the same
As with most medicines, interactions with other
drugs are possible. Tell your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist about all the medicines you take,
Lozide® is for oral use: swallow the tablet whole with
including drugs prescribed by other doctors,
Usual Adult dose:
The following may interact with Lozide®:
ACTH (e.g. tetracosactide) for treatment of
Maximum dose:
Alcohol, barbiturates (sleeping pills), or
Your doctor may increase the dose to a maximum of
narcotics (strong pain medications). They may
2.5 mg daily depending on your response to treatment
cause low blood pressure and dizziness when
you go from lying or sitting to standing up.
Recommended dose for the elderly: 1.25 mg tablet a
Antibiotics such as moxifloxacin, erythromycin
This dose may be adjusted depending on your kidney
Antifungal medications such as amphotericin B
Antimicrobial medications such as pentamidine
Overdose:
Calcium tablets or other calcium supplements
If you think you have taken too much Lozide® contact
Ciclosporin, tacrolimus or other medications to
your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, hospital emergency
department or regional Poison control Centre
immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Drugs to treat heart rhythm disturbances (e.g.
Missed Dose:
disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide,
If you have forgotten to take your dose during the
day, carry on with the next one at the usual time. Do
Drugs to treat high blood pressure, including
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Drugs used to treat anxiety and schizophrenia (e.g. clozapine, risperidone, pimozide)
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT
Drugs used to treat depression, in particular
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs eg.
paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram) and tricyclic
Headache Pains in the stomach, back, chest
Metformin, an oral medication for diabetes
Dizziness
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen or celecoxib or high
Fatigue, weakness
doses of acetylsalicylic acid (more than 3 g/day)
Burning or prickling feeling in hands, arms, legs or feet
Oral corticosteroids for treatment of asthma
Muscle cramps IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT Cough, dry mouth Swelling Symptom / effect Talk with your Rash, itching
If any of these symptoms affects you severely, tell
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist immedia-
Lozide® can cause abnormal blood test results. Your
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doctor will decide when to perform blood tests and
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Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store at room temperature (15°C-30°C).
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ REPORTING SUSPECTED SIDE EFFECTS You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following 3 ways: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345 Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:
- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or - Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program Health Canada Postal Locator 0701E Ottawa, Ontario Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffect™ Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect. NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. MORE INFORMATION
Please consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your individual condition. This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals can be found at: http://www.servier.ca or by contacting the sponsor, Servier Canada Inc., at: 1-800-363-6093 This leaflet was prepared by Servier Canada Inc. SERVIER CANADA INC. 235, Boulevard Armand Frappier Laval, Québec H7V 4A7 Last revised: April 8, 2013
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