APROVEL 300 MG 14 TAB

* Indications: Aprovel is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and for
  the protection of the kidney in hypertensive type 2 diabetic patients with laboratory evidence
  of impaired renal function.
* Contraindications:
  – Second or third trimester of pregnancy,
  – Breast-feeding,
  – Allergy to any of the ingredients.
  – Aprovel should not be given to children.
* Precautions:
  # There are certain conditions that you may have, or have had, which require special care before or
  while taking Aprovel . Therefore, before taking this medicine, you should have told your doctor
  if you suffer from:
  – excessive vomiting or diarrhoea,
  – kidney problems,
  – heart problems,
  # If you are to undergo any surgery or receive anaesthetics, you should make sure the doctor
  knows that you are taking Aprovel tablets.
  # When you receive Aprovel for diabetic renal disease, your doctor may perform regular blood tests,
  especially for measuring blood potassium levels in case of poor kidney function.
* Psology and method of administration:
  – The tablets should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor.
  – Treatment usually starts with 150 mg once a day. The dose may later be increased to 300 mg
  once daily depending on blood pressure response.
  – The maximal blood pressure lowering effect should be reached 4-6 weeks after beginning treatment.
  – If you have the impression that the effect of Aprovel is too strong or too weak, talk to your
  doctor or pharmacist.
  – In patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, 300 mg once daily is the preferred
  maintenance dose for the treatment of associated kidney disease.
  – The doctor may advise a lower dose, especially when starting treatment in certain patients
  such as those on haemodialysis, or those over the age of 75 years.
  – Aprovel can be taken with or without food. The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water.
  You should try ot take your daily dose at about same time each day.
  – It is important that you you continue to take Aprovel until your doctor tells you otherwise.
  – Aprovel should not be given to children (<18 years).
* Prescription only medicine – Liste I. Medicinal product subject to medical prescription. Oral use.
* Before use, please read the package leaflet. Keep to the prescribed doses.
* Do not store above 30 degrees C. Store in the original package, in a dry place.
* Manufacturer: Sanofi Winthrop Industrie – France. المستوردون: شركة رامكو
  Marketing Authorisation Holder: Sanofi Pharma Bristol Myers Squibb SNC – France (sanofi-synthelabo).