Co-Renitec 20/12.5 mg Tablets

Co-Renitec 20/12.5 mg is a combination medication primarily used to manage and treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

It combines two active ingredients: Enalapril Maleate, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic (water pill).

This synergistic action helps to relax blood vessels and remove excess fluid from the body, leading to a significant reduction in blood pressure.

Benefits of Use:

• Effectively lowers and controls high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack.
• Helps protect the kidneys from damage caused by long-standing hypertension.
• Provides a comprehensive approach to blood pressure management by targeting multiple pathways.

How to Use:

1. Take Co-Renitec exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
2. It is typically taken once daily, with or without food.
3. Try to take your dose at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medication in your body.
4. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
5. Do not stop taking Co-Renitec without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. Sudden discontinuation can lead to a rise in blood pressure.
6. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and gradually increase it based on your response.

Caution & Warnings:

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Co-Renitec is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Kidney Impairment: Use with caution in patients with kidney problems, and your doctor may adjust the dosage.
• Electrolyte Imbalance: This medication can affect electrolyte levels, particularly potassium. Regular monitoring of blood tests may be necessary.
• Dizziness: You may experience dizziness, especially when standing up from a sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension), particularly at the beginning of treatment. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
• Allergic Reactions: Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins, as Co-Renitec can interact with certain other medicines.
• Diabetes: Hydrochlorothiazide may affect blood sugar levels, requiring careful monitoring in diabetic patients.

Ingredients:

• Each tablet contains Enalapril Maleate 20 mg.
• Each tablet contains Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg.

Product Details:

• Dosage Form: Tablet
• Strength: 20 mg Enalapril Maleate / 12.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide
• Pack Size: 30 Tablets
• Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
• Legal Status: Prescription Only Medicine (POM)