Ceased Medicines |
Medicine name |
Other names |
Number to take/Directions |
Purpose |
Special instructions |
RAMIPRIL(TAB) 2.5 mg |
Tritace |
Take one in the morning |
To reduce high blood pressure; treat heart failure after a heart attack; prevent progression of kidney failure; reduce the risk of heart attack; stroke and stenting |
If you feel light-headed, dizzy or faint, get up slowly when getting our of bed. Make sure you drink enough water during exercise and hot weather when you are taking this medicine, especially if you sweat a lot. If you have excessive vomiting and or diarrhoea while taking this medicine tell your doctor. May cause headache or unusual taste. Do not take potassium supplements while you are taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. If you develop signs of swelling of the lips or tongue, a dry cough or a rash see your doctor. |
ATORVASTATIN(TAB) 80 mg |
Lipitor |
Take 1 in the evening |
To lower cholesterol levels in the blood |
Seek medical advice promptly if your urine is dark (brown) or if you have any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness. Grapefruit juice should be avoided as it may increase the amount of this medicine in your bloodstream and could increase the chances of side effects occurring. |
DOCUSATE SENNA(TAB) 50 mg |
|
Take two tablets in the morning and in the evening |
Laxative for constipation, works by softening the stools and also assists by stimulating the gut to achieve bowel movements. |
Take with a glass of fluid. May take 2-3 days for maximum effect. Do not take with laxatives containing liquid paraffin. Abdominal discomfort, nausea and rash may occur. |