Adco Retic 5 mg/50 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 March 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of oedema and essential hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
1-2 tablets daily for oedema; 1 tablet daily for hypertension.
Special Populations
- Paediatric population
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe hepatic failure
- Hyperkalaemia
- Impaired renal function
Common side effects
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Monitor for skin lesions
- Caution with driving if experiencing dizziness
Serious warnings
- Risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer
- Potential for hyperkalaemia
- Monitor renal function
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