What you need to know about Navispare®
Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine. This leaflet does not contain the complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The name of your medicine is Navispare and it contains two substances called cyclopenthiazide and amiloride. They belong to a group of medicines called diuretics ('water tablets') which help to reduce the amount of water in the body. Diuretics are used to treat high blood pressure. Doctors sometimes prescribe diuretics for other purposes, consult your doctor for information.
Things to remember about Navispare
- Make sure it is safe for you to take Navispare (see the back of this leaflet).
- Read the label on your tablets carefully, it will tell you when to take them.
- These tablets may cause unwanted effects in some people. You can find information about them on the back of this leaflet.
- Keep your tablets in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
- Remember to return any unused tablets to your pharmacist.
This leaflet has been written for patients as part of our 'Partners in Health Care' theme by:–
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Ciba Laboratories, Horsham, West Sussex, England.
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PL0001/0135
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This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. The information in it applies only to Navispare.
Copyright © Ciba-Geigy PLC May 1990 747154c
The name of your tablets is Navispare
Navispare is one of a group of medicines called diuretics which are used to treat high blood pressure. Doctors sometimes prescribe diuretics for other purposes, consult your doctor for information.
What's in your medicine
- Navispare tablets are orange-yellow in colour and contain 0.25mg of cyclopenthiazide BP and 2.5mg of amiloride hydrochloride BP.
- These tablets also contain lactose, gluten (wheat starch) and polyethoxylated castor oil.
Before taking your medicine
- Have you ever had a rash or other possible allergic reaction whilst taking diuretics or sulphonamides?
- Do you suffer from serious liver or kidney disease?
- Do you suffer from gout or diabetes?
- Are you taking any other diuretics?
- Are you taking lithium tablets?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, DO NOT TAKE the tablets without consulting your doctor again.
Are you taking any other medicines for lowering blood pressure?
Are you taking any other medicines which your doctor does not know about?
Are you pregnant or breast-feeding?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking the tablets.
Taking your medicine
- It is important to take your medicine at the right times. You must take it as directed by your doctor. The label will tell you how much to take and how often. If it does not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water or milk.
- Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop just because you feel better. If you stop the tablets your condition may get worse.
- If you forget to take a dose, take another one as soon as you remember. Then go on as before. DO NOT take more than one dose at a time.
- In the event of an accidental overdose, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.
After taking your medicine
Usually this medicine does not cause problems. It may, however, sometimes cause unwanted effects in some people. If you get any of the following tell your doctor at once:
Skin rash or itching for the first time.
Muscle pains or cramps.
A persistent sore throat and/or raised temperature.
Any unusual bleeding or bruising.
Any yellow discolouration of the whites of your eyes or your skin.
Other effects which may occur are:
Headache, dizziness or light-headedness.
Upset stomach.
These effects are often mild and may wear off after a few days’ treatment. If they are severe or last for more than a few days, tell your doctor. Also, if your tablets upset you in any other way, tell your doctor.
Precautions
- Be careful when drinking alcohol – it may affect you more than usual.
- REMEMBER: This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to others. It may harm them even it their symptoms are the same as yours.