Repido 8 mg. 30 tablets

What is Repido and what it is used for
The name of your medicine is Repido. The active substance is candesartan cilexetil. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. This medicine works by expanding the blood vessels. It helps to lower your blood pressure and so the heart can easily pump blood to all parts of the body.

This medicine can be used to:

Treatment of high blood pressure in adult patients and children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years.
Treatment of adult patients with heart failure and reduced cardiac function when it is not possible to use angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or in addition to ACE inhibitors when symptoms continue despite treatment and can not be used mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MPA). ACE inhibitors and MPA are medicines used to treat heart failure.
2. What you need to know before taking Repido

Do not take Repido

if you are allergic to candesartan cilexetil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
if you are pregnant after the third month (better avoid taking Ropidosis even in early pregnancy - see section Pregnancy);
if you have severe liver disease or biliary obstruction (a problem with the drainage of biliary fluid from the gallbladder);
if the patient is a child under 1 year of age;
if you have diabetes or have impaired kidney function and are being treated with a medicine to lower blood pressure containing aliskiren.
If you are not sure if any of these conditions apply to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ropidone.

Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Ropidone, especially:

if you have heart, liver or kidney problems, or if you have dialysis;
if you have recently had a kidney transplant;
if you vomit, you have recently experienced severe vomiting or diarrhea;
if you suffer from adrenal disease (Con's syndrome or hyperaldosteronism);
if you have low blood pressure;
if you have suffered a stroke;
You should tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant or are likely to become pregnant. Ropidosis is not recommended in early pregnancy and should not be taken after the third month of pregnancy, as it can cause serious harm to your baby if used during this period (see Pregnancy and Breastfeeding).
if you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:
ACE inhibitor (eg enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril), especially if you have kidney problems associated with diabetes;
aliskiren;
if you are being treated with an ACE inhibitor together with some other medicines to treat your heart failure known as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MPA) (eg spironolactone, eplerenone) or with beta-blockers (for example metoprolol).
Your doctor may periodically check your kidney function, blood pressure and the amount of electrolytes (eg potassium) in your blood.
See also the information titled "Do not Take Repido"
Your doctor may think you should have more frequent examinations and further studies if you have any of the listed conditions.
If you need to undergo surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Repido. Repeat may cause a fall in blood pressure when combined with an anesthetic.

Children and adolescents
Candesartan cilexetil has been studied in children. More information can be obtained from your doctor. Ropidone should not be used in children less than 1 year of age because of the potential risk for kidney development.

Other medicines and Ropido
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines.

Repeat may affect the effect of other medicines, and certain medicines affect the effect of Repido. If you are taking other medicines at the same time, your doctor may need to appoint blood tests from time to time.

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines as he or she may need to change your dose and / or take other precautions:

Other medicines that help reduce blood pressure, including beta blockers, dexoxide and ACB inhibitors such as enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib or etoricoxib (medicines that relieve pain and inflammation).
Acetylsalicylic acid (if you take more than 3 g daily) (medicines that relieve pain and inflammation)
Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium (medicines that increase the amount of potassium in the blood).
Heparin (a medicine for blood thinning).
Drainage tablets (diuretics).
Lithium
How to take Repido

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
It is important to take Repeid every day. You may take Ropido with or without food. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. The tablet can be divided into two equal doses.
Try to take the tablet at the same time each day. This will help you remember to accept it.

High blood pressure:
The recommended dose of Repiso is 8 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to 16 mg once daily and then to 32 mg once a day depending on your response to lowering your blood pressure.
In some patients, those with liver problems, kidney problems or those who are dehydrated due to vomiting or diarrhea or because of the use of diuretics, the doctor may have a lower starting dose.
Some black patients may have a diminished response to this type of medication when given as monotherapy, and the dose should be higher.

Use in children with high blood pressure:
Children aged 6 to under 18: The recommended dose is 4 mg once a day.

Patients weighing less than 50 kg: In some patients whose blood pressure is not well controlled, the physician may decide that the dose should be increased to not more than 8 mg once a day.

Patients weighing more than 50 kg: In some patients whose blood pressure is not well controlled, the physician may decide that the dose should be increased to 8 mg once daily and 16 mg once daily.

Heart Failure in Adults:
The recommended starting dose of Repiso is 4 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose by doubling doses at intervals of at least two weeks to a dose of 32 mg once a day.
Reid may be taken with other heart failure medicines, and your doctor will decide what treatment is right for you.

If you take more Repido than you should
If you (or another person) take more tablets than you should, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately for advice.

If you forget to take Ropido
Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Continue with the usual reception.

If you stop taking Repido
If you stop taking Repido, your blood pressure may rise again. Therefore, do not stop taking it without telling your doctor.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. It is important to know what they can be.

Stop taking the medicine and seek medical advice immediately if you experience any of the following allergic reactions:

Difficulty breathing, with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat.
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing.
Severe itching on the skin (with bumps).
Repeat may cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells. Reduced immunity to infections and you may experience fatigue, fever or infection. If you notice this, contact your doctor. Your doctor may appoint you blood tests to check if Repado affects your blood (agranulocytosis).

Other side effects include:

Common (affects 1 to 10 people):

dizziness, vertigo;
headache;
respiratory tract infections;
low blood pressure. This can make you feel dropped and dizzy.
changes in blood counts;
increased potassium levels in your blood, especially if you already have kidney problems or heart failure. If the increase is high, you may feel fatigue, weakness, irregular heartbeat or chills;
on kidney function, especially if you already have kidney problems or heart failure. In very rare cases, kidney failure may occur.
Very rare (affects less than 1 in 1000 people):

Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat;
Reduction of red or white blood cells. You may feel fatigue, infection or fever;
Skin rash, rash with swelling (hives);
Pruritus
Back pain, aching joints and muscles;
Changes in liver function, including inflammation of the liver (hepatitis). You may notice fatigue, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes and flu-like symptoms:
coughing;
nausea;
Changes in blood tests:
Decreased blood sodium levels. If this is pronounced, you will experience weakness, lack of energy, or muscle cramps.
It seems that in children treated for high blood pressure the side effects are similar to those seen in adults but occur more frequently. Inflammation of the throat is a very common side effect in children, but it has not been reported in adults, but fever, fever, and raised
How to Store Repido

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store below 25 ° C.

Do not dispose of medicines in the sewage system or in the household waste container. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

What Repido contains

The active substance is candesartan cilexetil. Each tablet contains 8 mg or 16 mg of candesartan cilexetil.
The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and triethyl citrate.
What Repado looks like and what the package contains
Rupidos are white, biconvex scored tablets and C8 or C16 on one side. The tablets may be divided into two equal halves.

Packaging size:
8 mg / 16 mg: 7, 10, 14, 28, 30, 50, 56, 90, 98, 100, 112, 126, 140, 154, 168, 182, 196 tablets. Not all types of packaging can be placed on the market.

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