Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using GOPTEN?
GOPTEN contains the active ingredient trandolapril. GOPTEN is used to treat high blood
pressure (hypertension) and also to treat some heart conditions. For more information,
see Section
1. Why am I using GOPTEN? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use GOPTEN?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to trandolapril (or any other
ACE inhibitor), or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.For more information, see Section
2. What should I know before I use GOPTEN? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use GOPTEN?
The usual dosage is one or two capsules taken once daily, up to a maximum of 4mg (two
2mg capsules) once daily.
5. What should I know while using GOPTEN?
Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using trandolapril.
Have your blood pressure checked when your doctor says, to make sure GOPTEN is working.
If you become pregnant while taking GOPTEN tell your doctor immediately.
If you feel light-headed or dizzy after taking your first dose of GOPTEN, or when
your dose is increased, tell your doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor if you have excessive vomiting and/or diarrhoea while taking GOPTEN.
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Things you should not do
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Do not give GOPTEN to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not take GOPTEN to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not stop taking GOPTEN, or lower the dosage, without checking with your doctor.
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Driving or using machines
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GOPTEN may cause dizziness, light-headedness or tiredness in some people. Make sure
you know how you react to GOPTEN before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or light-headed.
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Drinking alcohol
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If you drink alcohol, dizziness or light-headedness may be worse.
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Looking after your medicine
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Keep your capsules in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Tell your doctor if the following worry you: dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,
indigestion, persistent dry cough, headache, unusual tiredness, aching, tender or
weak muscles and taste disturbance.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any palpitations, signs of infection or
skin problems.
Stop taking GOPTEN and tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest hospital
if the following happen; fainting, swelling of face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat,
severe dizziness, chest pain, rapid, shallow breathing, cold clammy skin or a rapid,
weak pulse.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section
6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
Active ingredient(s):
trandolapril
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using GOPTEN. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using GOPTEN.
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3. What if I am taking other medicines?
1. Why am I using GOPTEN?
GOPTEN contains the active ingredient trandolapril. GOPTEN belongs to a group of medicines called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors. It works by relaxing your blood vessels, making it easier for blood to
move around your body. This helps lower blood pressure and increase the supply of
blood and oxygen to the heart.
GOPTEN is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and also to treat some
heart conditions.
There are usually no symptoms of hypertension. The only way of knowing that you have
hypertension is to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. If high blood
pressure is not treated it can lead to serious health problems. You may feel fine
and have no symptoms, but eventually hypertension can lead to serious health problems,
including stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. GOPTEN helps to lower your blood
pressure.
Your doctor may prescribe GOPTEN for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any
questions about why GOPTEN has been prescribed for you.
GOPTEN is not addictive.
GOPTEN is not recommended for use in children as there have been no studies of its
effects in children.
2. What should I know before I use GOPTEN?
Warnings
Do not use GOPTEN if:
you are allergic (sensitive) to trandolapril or any of the ingredients in GOPTEN capsules
listed at the end of this leaflet
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itchiness, shortness of breath,
swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, hands or feet.
you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other ACE inhibitor
If you have had an allergic reaction to an ACE inhibitor before, you may be allergic
to GOPTEN.
you have a history of swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, throat, hands or
feet for no apparent reason.
Taking GOPTEN could cause this problem to happen again.
you are suffering from any obstruction that slows the flow of blood to the heart,
such as narrowing of one of the valves in the heart (aortic stenosis)
you recently had severe or prolonged sickness or diarrhoea
you have ever had the condition known as angioedema (a severe allergic skin condition)
you are undergoing haemodialysis or having your blood treated outside your body.
Taking GOPTEN could cause an allergic reaction.
you are taking any of the following medications, or medications containing these ingredients:
aliskiren (under certain conditions)
neutral endopeptidase (NEP) inhibitors such as sacubitril and racecadotril.
sacubitril in combination with valsartan
GOPTEN must not be given to children.
Do not take GOPTEN if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or if the
capsules don't look quite right.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking GOPTEN, contact your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to:
sulfites which are present in the GOPTEN capsule shell
any other medicines
any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
kidney or liver problems
regular dialysis, blood filtration or similar procedures
high levels of potassium in your blood
dizzy spells
diabetes
connective tissue disease
are about to have surgery or a general anaesthetic
any heart conditions
In patients of African descent, ACE inhibitors are less effective in lowering blood
pressure than in Caucasian patients.
Tell your doctor if you have a family history of excessive swelling of the face, lips,
mouth, tongue or throat.
Tell your doctor if you are following a very low salt diet.
Tell your doctor if you are about to receive desensitisation treatment for an allergy
e.g. to insect stings
Tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars.
GOPTEN contains sugars (as lactose).
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you start
taking GOPTEN
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
GOPTEN may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Like most ACE inhibitors, GOPTEN is not recommended while you are breastfeeding.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with GOPTEN and affect how it works.
These include:
any other medication for high blood pressure
aliskiren
neutral endopeptidase (NEP) inhibitors such as sacubitril or racecadotril
diuretics (also known as 'fluid' tablets)
potassium supplements or large amounts of salt
potassium - containing salt substitutes in your food (check the label)
any other medication associated with increases in potassium (e.g. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- an antibiotic)
anti-inflammatory pain medicines used to treat arthritis, pain or fever
any antidiabetic medicine including insulin or vildagliptin (used to lower blood glucose)
lithium or tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat mood changes)
sympathomimetics - these may be found in some decongestants, cough / cold remedies
and asthma medicines
antacids
immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin (medicines which lower the body's resistance
to disease and treat or prevent organ transplant rejection)
procainamide (used for abnormal heart rhythms)
allopurinol (medicines used to treat gout)
cytostatic medicines (medicines used to treat certain cancers)
neuroleptic medicines (medicines used to treat certain mental and emotional conditions)
general anaesthetics
injectable gold (sodium aurothiomalate) (medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis)
heparin (used to thin the blood)
These medicines may be affected by GOPTEN or may affect how well it works. Your doctor
or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines. They
also have a more complete list of medicines to be careful of or to avoid while taking
GOPTEN.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect GOPTEN.
4. How do I use GOPTEN?
How much to take
Your doctor will tell you how many capsules you will need to take each day. This depends
on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicines.
The usual dosage is one or two capsules taken once daily, up to a maximum of 4mg (two
2mg capsules) once daily.
Dosage for older people over 65 years.
The usual starting dose for older people is less than that for younger adults. Your
doctor will adjust the dose of GOPTEN, depending on how quickly your kidneys and liver
can remove it from your body.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.
These directions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the box, ask your doctor or pharmacist
for help
Swallow GOPTEN with water.
When to take GOPTEN
Take GOPTEN at about the same time each day.
Taking your capsules at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will
also help you remember when to take the capsules.
It does not matter if you take GOPTEN before, during or after food.
If you need to take an antacid, take it at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after your
dose of GOPTEN.
GOPTEN helps control your condition, but does not cure it.
Therefore you must take GOPTEN every day. Continue taking the capsules for as long
as your doctor tells you.
If you forget to use GOPTEN
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next
dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine
as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have trouble remembering to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some
hints.
If you use too much GOPTEN
If you think that you have used too much GOPTEN, you may need urgent medical attention.
If you take too much GOPTEN, you may feel dizzy, light-headed, anxiety, weak, have
palpitations, feel faint or collapse.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(Australia telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while using GOPTEN?
Things you should do
Have your blood pressure checked when your doctor says, to make sure GOPTEN is working.
If you become pregnant while taking GOPTEN tell your doctor immediately.
If you feel light-headed or dizzy after taking your first dose of GOPTEN, or when
your dose is increased, tell your doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor if you have excessive vomiting and/or diarrhoea while taking GOPTEN.
You may lose too much water and salt and your blood pressure may drop too much.
Drink plenty of water when you are using GOPTEN, especially if you sweat a lot (e.g.
during hot weather or exercise).
If you do not drink enough water while taking GOPTEN, you may faint or feel light-headed
or sick. This is because your blood pressure is dropping suddenly. If you continue
to feel unwell, tell your doctor.
Tell any other doctors, dentists, and pharmacists who are treating you that you are
taking GOPTEN.
If you are about to be started on any new medicines, tell your doctor, dentist or
pharmacist that you are taking GOPTEN.
If you plan to have surgery that needs a general anaesthetic, tell your doctor or
dentist that you are taking GOPTEN.
If you are about to have any blood tests, tell your doctor that you are taking GOPTEN.
GOPTEN may interfere with the results of some tests.
Go to your doctor regularly for a check-up.
Your doctor may occasionally do a blood test to check your potassium level in the
blood and to see how your kidneys are working.
Things you should not do
Do not give GOPTEN to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not take GOPTEN to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not stop taking GOPTEN, or lower the dosage, without checking with your doctor.
Things to be careful of
If you feel light-headed, dizzy or faint, get up slowly when getting out of bed or
standing up.
Standing up slowly, especially when you get up from bed or chairs, will help your
body get used to the change in position and blood pressure. If this problem continues
or gets worse, talk to your doctor.
If this occurs, do not drive.
If you drink alcohol, dizziness or light-headedness may be worse.Some medicines may
require additional subheading(s) relevant to monitoring the condition and actions
to be taken while on the medicine e.g. bleeding risk with antiplatelets / hypoglycaemia
and what to do.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how GOPTEN
affects you.
GOPTEN may cause dizziness, light-headedness or tiredness in some people. Make sure
you know how you react to GOPTEN before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or light-headed.
Drinking alcohol
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
If you drink alcohol, dizziness or light-headedness may be worse.
If this occurs, do not drive.
Looking after your medicine
Keep your capsules in the pack until it is time to take them.
If you take the capsules out of the pack, they will not keep well.
Keep your capsules in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do
not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If your doctor tells you to stop taking GOPTEN or it is out of date, take it to any
pharmacy for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you
are taking GOPTEN.
GOPTEN helps most people with hypertension and some heart conditions, but it may have
unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes
they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if
you get some of the side effects.
If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting side effects.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
Serious side effects
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. Ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information about side effects, as they have a more complete
list of side effects. Inform your doctor promptly about these or any other symptoms.
If the condition persists or worsens, seek medical attention.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any
of them or only some of them.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any
of them.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What GOPTEN contains
Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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GOPTEN 0.5 mg - 0.5 mg trandolapril per capsule
GOPTEN 1 mg - 1mg trandolapril per capsule
GOPTEN 2 mg - 2mg trandolapril per capsule
GOPTEN 4 mg - 4mg trandolapril per capsule
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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maize starch
lactose monohydrate
povidone
sodium stearylfumarate
gelatin
titanium dioxide
sodium lauryl sulfate
erythrosine
iron oxide yellow
The 4 mg strength capsule also contains:
iron oxide black
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Potential allergens
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GOPTEN contains sugars as lactose and sulfites.
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What GOPTEN looks like
GOPTEN capsules are available in four different strengths. Each strength has a separate
colour to distinguish it from the others.
GOPTEN 0.5 mg: White to off white granules filled in Size 4 hard gelatin capsules
with yellow opaque cap and red opaque body. (AUST R 45456)
GOPTEN 1 mg: White to off white granules filled in Size 4 hard gelatin capsules with
orange opaque cap and red opaque body. (AUST R 45455)
GOPTEN 2 mg: White to off white granules filled in Size 4 hard gelatin capsules with
red opaque cap and red opaque body. (AUST R 45457)
GOPTEN 4 mg: White to off white granules filled in Size 2 hard gelatin capsules with
maroon opaque cap and red opaque body. (AUST R 96969)
All strengths are available in blister packs of 28 capsules.
Who distributes GOPTEN
Viatris Pty Ltd
Level 1, 30 The Bond
30-34 Hickson Road
Millers Point NSW 2000
Phone: 1800 274 276
This leaflet was prepared in August 2024.
GOPTEN® is a Viatris company trade mark
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