Gopten 0,5

Leaflet attached to the packaging: patient information

Gopten 0.5, 0.5 mg, hard capsules
Trandolapril

Read the leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

• Keep this leaflet, so you can read it again if you need to.
• If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not pass it on to others. The medicine may harm another person, even if their symptoms are the same.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is Gopten 0.5 and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before taking Gopten 0.5
• 3. How to take Gopten 0.5
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Gopten 0.5
• 6. Package contents and other information

1. What is Gopten 0.5 and what is it used for

The active substance of Gopten 0.5 hard capsules is trandolapril. The medicine belongs to the group of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Trandolapril is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and then in the liver, it is converted into a highly and long-acting active metabolite - trandolaprilat.
Administration of trandolapril in therapeutic doses to patients with arterial hypertension causes a significant decrease in arterial blood pressure measured in the patient in a lying and standing position.
The blood pressure-lowering effect becomes apparent after one hour and lasts for 24 hours, with the maximum effect observed between the eighth and twelfth hour after administration.
Gopten 0.5 is used to treat:

• mild or moderate arterial hypertension
• left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction
• symptomatic heart failure

2. Important information before taking Gopten 0.5

When not to take Gopten 0.5

• If the patient is allergic to trandolapril or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to another angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
• If the patient has experienced angioedema (swelling of any part of the body, which in the case of swelling of the throat and larynx can make swallowing and breathing difficult) after taking another medicine from the group to which Gopten 0.5 belongs.
• If the patient has been diagnosed with hereditary or idiopathic (of unknown cause) angioedema.
• In women after the third month of pregnancy. It is also recommended to avoid taking Gopten 0.5 in early pregnancy (see "Pregnancy and breastfeeding").
• If the patient has diabetes or kidney problems and is being treated with a blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren.
• If the patient has taken or is currently taking a combination medicine containing sacubitril and valsartan (used to treat a certain type of chronic heart failure in adults), as this increases the risk of angioedema (rapid swelling of the subcutaneous tissue, such as in the throat area).

Warnings and precautions

Before starting treatment with Gopten 0.5, the patient should discuss it with their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

• If the patient is to undergo desensitization treatment for animal venom (including insect venom), it is recommended to temporarily discontinue the medicine.
• If the patient is undergoing dialysis therapy (hemodialysis or low-density lipoprotein apheresis - LDL).
• If the patient has been diagnosed with liver failure.
• If the patient has been diagnosed with kidney problems, congestive heart failure, unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis, renal artery stenosis of a single functioning kidney, and in patients after kidney transplantation, as there is a risk of worsening kidney function.
• If the patient with kidney problems experiences an increase in serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia).
• If the patient has risk factors for hypotension, such as hypovolemia (decreased blood volume), sodium deficiency due to prolonged use of diuretics, low-sodium diet, dialysis, and diarrhea or vomiting. In these patients, before starting treatment with Gopten 0.5, the doctor may recommend discontinuing diuretics and supplementing fluid and/or sodium deficiency. Similar precautions should be taken in patients with coronary heart disease or cerebrovascular disorders, in whom excessive blood pressure reduction may cause myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular incident.
• In patients with kidney problems, especially those with collagenosis (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis), as these patients may experience agranulocytosis (a decrease in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell) and bone marrow suppression after taking a medicine from the group to which Gopten 0.5 belongs. The decrease in granulocyte count is a transient phenomenon after discontinuation of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
• In patients with collagenosis, especially those with kidney problems and those taking glucocorticoids and antimetabolites, the doctor will recommend regular monitoring of white blood cell count and protein levels in the urine.
• If the patient experiences an acute allergic reaction - angioedema of the face, limbs, tongue, larynx, and/or throat after taking Gopten 0.5, they should immediately consult a doctor. The medicine should be discontinued immediately, and the patient's condition should be monitored until the swelling subsides. Angioedema limited to the face usually subsides on its own. Angioedema of the face and larynx can be life-threatening due to the risk of airway obstruction. Caution should be exercised in patients with hereditary or idiopathic angioedema.
• If the patient experiences abdominal pain (with or without nausea and vomiting) after taking Gopten 0.5, as medicines from the group to which Gopten 0.5 belongs may cause intestinal angioedema. If such symptoms occur, the patient should immediately consult a doctor, as prompt treatment may be necessary.
• In patients with renovascular hypertension.
• If the patient experiences an increase in serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia) after taking Gopten 0.5, regular monitoring of potassium levels in the serum is recommended. Risk factors for hyperkalemia include kidney problems, use of potassium-sparing diuretics, concomitant administration of medicines used to treat hypokalemia, diabetes, and/or left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction.
• If the patient is to undergo surgical procedures or anesthesia using medicines that cause hypotension.
• If the patient is taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:
• angiotensin II receptor antagonist (AIIRA), also known as a sartan - e.g., valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan, especially if the patient has kidney problems related to diabetes,
• aliskiren.
• If the patient is taking any of the following medicines, as the risk of angioedema (sudden swelling of tissue, e.g., in the throat area) may increase:
• racecadotril, a medicine used to treat diarrhea,
• medicines used to prevent transplant rejection and to treat cancer (e.g., temsirolimus, sirolimus, everolimus),
• wildagliptin, a medicine used to treat diabetes.

The doctor may recommend regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels (e.g., potassium) in the blood.
See also the "When not to take Gopten 0.5" section.

Important information

• Gopten 0.5 should not be taken by patients with aortic stenosis or outflow tract obstruction.
• The patient should inform their doctor if they are taking diuretics, especially if they have recently started taking them, as concomitant use with Gopten 0.5 may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure.
• The patient should inform their doctor if they suspect (or plan) pregnancy. Gopten 0.5 is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy and should not be taken after the third month of pregnancy, as it may seriously harm the fetus (see "Pregnancy and breastfeeding").
• In patients taking medicines from the group to which Gopten 0.5 belongs, a dry, persistent cough without expectoration may occur. This symptom subsides after discontinuation of the medicine.
• Gopten 0.5 is not recommended during breastfeeding, especially in newborns or premature infants. The doctor will recommend other medicines during breastfeeding.

Children

The safety and efficacy of Gopten 0.5 in children have not been studied, and therefore, its use is not recommended.

Gopten 0.5 and other medicines

The patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
The patient should inform their doctor if they are taking any of the following medicines, as special caution is required:

• neprilysin inhibitors, such as racecadotril, due to the increased risk of angioedema (sudden swelling of the skin, e.g., in the throat area)
• diuretics
• potassium-sparing diuretics, such as spironolactone, canrenone, amiloride, triamterene, and eplerenone
• potassium supplements (including salt substitutes), potassium-sparing diuretics, and other medicines that increase potassium levels in the blood (e.g., trimethoprim and cotrimoxazole, used to treat bacterial infections; cyclosporine, an immunosuppressive medicine used to prevent transplant rejection, and heparin, a medicine used to prevent blood clotting)
• antidiabetic medicines (insulin or oral antidiabetic medicines)
• lithium
• anesthetics
• allopurinol (used to treat gout)
• procainamide (used to treat heart rhythm disorders)
• cytostatics (used to treat cancer)
• immunosuppressants (affecting the immune system)
• systemic glucocorticoids (medicines with anti-inflammatory effects)
• sympathomimetic medicines (medicines that constrict blood vessels)
• antipsychotic and tricyclic antidepressant medicines
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (including acetylsalicylic acid used in higher doses as an anti-inflammatory medicine, e.g., to relieve pain)
• medicines that reduce stomach acid
• gold preparations for injection (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis)

In patients with left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction, no clinically significant interactions have been observed when Gopten 0.5 was administered in combination with:

• thrombolytic medicines (used to treat thrombosis and embolism)
• acetylsalicylic acid
• beta-blockers (used to treat heart diseases and hypertension)
• calcium channel blockers (used to treat hypertension and heart diseases)
• nitrates (used to treat coronary heart disease)
• anticoagulant medicines (medicines that prevent blood clotting)
• digoxin (a medicine used to treat congestive heart failure)
• cimetidine (a medicine used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis)

The doctor may recommend a dose change and/or other precautions:

• If the patient is taking an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (AIIRA) or aliskiren (see also the "When not to take Gopten 0.5" and "Warnings and precautions" sections).

Gopten 0.5 with food and drink

Alcohol increases the risk of hypotension.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
The patient should inform their doctor if they suspect (or plan) pregnancy. The doctor will usually recommend discontinuing Gopten 0.5 before planned pregnancy or immediately after confirming pregnancy and recommend taking another medicine instead of Gopten 0.5.

Gopten 0.5 should not be taken during the first three months of pregnancy and should not be taken after the third month of pregnancy, as it may seriously harm the fetus.

The patient should inform their doctor about breastfeeding or plans to breastfeed. Gopten 0.5 is not recommended during breastfeeding, especially in newborns or premature infants; the doctor may recommend another medicine.

Driving and operating machinery

The medicine may affect the ability to drive and operate machinery, especially during the initial treatment period, after changing the previously used medicine, and when consuming alcohol.
It is not recommended to drive or operate machinery for a few hours after taking the first dose of the medicine or after increasing the dose.

Gopten 0.5 contains lactose monohydrate and sodium

If the patient has previously been diagnosed with intolerance to certain sugars, they should consult their doctor before taking the medicine.
The medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, which means the medicine is considered "sodium-free".

3. How to take Gopten 0.5

This medicine should always be taken as directed by the doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubts, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Oral administration

Adults

Hypertension
In adult patients not taking diuretics, without congestive heart failure, and without kidney or liver problems, the recommended initial dose is 0.5 mg to 2 mg once daily. A dose of 0.5 mg is effective only in a small number of patients. In black patients, the initial dose is usually 2 mg. The dose should be gradually increased every one to four weeks, taking into account the patient's response to the medicine, until the maximum dose of 4 mg to 8 mg per day is reached.
The maintenance dose is usually 1 mg to 4 mg once daily. If the patient's response to a dose of 4 mg to 8 mg of trandolapril per day is unsatisfactory, the doctor may consider administering the medicine in combination with diuretics and/or calcium channel blockers.
Left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction
Treatment can be started as early as the third day after myocardial infarction, with an initial dose of 0.5 mg to 1 mg once daily. The dose is gradually increased to a maximum of 4 mg once daily. Depending on the patient's response to the medicine (occurrence of symptomatic hypotension), the dose increase can be temporarily discontinued.
In case of hypotension, the doctor will recommend, if possible, reducing the dose of concomitantly administered vasodilators (including nitrates) and diuretics.
The dose of Gopten 0.5 can be reduced only if the above measures are ineffective or cannot be taken.
Elderly patients
In elderly patients with normal kidney and liver function, there is no need to reduce the dose.
Caution should be exercised in elderly patients treated with diuretics, with congestive heart failure, or with kidney or liver problems.
The dose is adjusted based on blood pressure values.
Patients taking diuretics
In dehydrated patients and those with sodium deficiency, the doctor may discontinue the diuretic 2-3 days before starting Gopten 0.5 to reduce the risk of symptomatic hypotension. If necessary, the diuretic can be restarted later.
Heart failure
Treatment should be started with a dose of 0.5 mg to 1 mg once daily, under close medical supervision.
Patients with kidney problems
In patients with a creatinine clearance (a measure of kidney function) of 30-70 ml/min, the recommended doses are the same as for adults, including the elderly.
In patients with a creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min, the recommended initial dose of trandolapril is reduced (i.e., the initial dose is 0.5 mg once daily), and the dose is gradually increased to achieve the desired effect. In these patients, treatment should be carried out under close medical supervision.
In patients with a creatinine clearance above 30 ml/min, there is no need to adjust the initial dose.
Dialysis patients
In dialysis patients, blood pressure should be closely monitored, and the dose of Gopten 0.5 should be adjusted as necessary.
Patients with liver problems
Treatment should be started with a dose of 0.5 mg once daily, under close medical supervision.

Use in children

The safety and efficacy of Gopten 0.5 in children have not been studied, and therefore, its use is not recommended.

Overdose of Gopten 0.5

In case of overdose, the following symptoms may occur: severe hypotension, shock, stupor, slow heart rate, electrolyte disturbances, and kidney failure. After an overdose, the patient should be closely monitored, preferably in an intensive care unit. The doctor should frequently monitor electrolyte levels and creatinine in the serum. Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms. If the medicine was taken recently, the doctor will take measures to remove the medicine (e.g., induce vomiting, gastric lavage, administer absorbents, and sodium sulfate).
In case of symptomatic hypotension, the patient should be placed in a shock position as soon as possible. The doctor will administer appropriate treatment as soon as possible.

Missed dose of Gopten 0.5

A double dose should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Gopten 0.5 can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
During clinical trials and after the marketing of Gopten 0.5 for various indications, the following side effects have been observed:
Frequent(in 1 to 10 patients out of 100):

• headache, dizziness of central origin
• hypotension
• cough
• weakness

Infrequent(in 1 to 10 patients out of 1000):

• upper respiratory tract infection
• insomnia, decreased libido
• drowsiness
• dizziness of peripheral origin
• palpitations (feeling of irregular or rapid heartbeat)
• flushing
• upper respiratory tract inflammation, nasal congestion
• nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, gastrointestinal disturbances
• rash, itching
• back pain, muscle cramps, limb pain
• erectile dysfunction
• malaise, chest pain, peripheral edema, feeling abnormal

Rare(in 1 to 10 patients out of 10,000):

• urinary tract infection, bronchitis, pharyngitis
• leukopenia (decrease in white blood cell count), anemia, blood platelet disorders, white blood cell disorders
• hypersensitivity
• abnormal laboratory test results: hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar), hyponatremia (low sodium levels), hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol), hyperlipidemia (elevated triglycerides and cholesterol), hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid)
• gout, anorexia, increased appetite, abnormal liver function
• hallucinations, depression, sleep disturbances, anxiety, agitation, apathy
• stroke, syncope, muscle cramps, paresthesia (numbness, tingling of one or more limbs), migraine, migraine without aura, taste disturbances
• conjunctivitis, eye inflammation, vision disturbances, eye problems
• tinnitus
• myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, angina pectoris, heart failure, ventricular tachycardia, tachycardia, bradycardia
• hypertension, cerebrovascular disorders, orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure when changing position from lying to standing), peripheral vascular disorders, varicose veins
• dyspnea, epistaxis, pharyngitis, throat pain, cough with expectoration, respiratory disturbances
• hematemesis, gastritis, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth, flatulence
• hepatitis
• angioedema, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, rash, skin disturbances
• arthralgia, myalgia, back pain
• kidney failure, azotemia (elevated levels of nitrogen compounds in the blood), polyuria, nocturia
• congenital vascular malformation, ichthyosis
• edema, fatigue
• increased bilirubin levels
• injury

Very rare(in less than 1 patient out of 10,000):

• cholestasis (bile flow obstruction)
• skin inflammation
• abnormal laboratory test results (elevated γ-glutamyltransferase, elevated lipase, elevated immunoglobulin levels)

Side effects with unknownfrequency (frequency cannot be determined based on available data):
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sinusitis*, rhinitis*, glossitis*
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pancytopenia (decrease in red, white, and platelet blood cell count), agranulocytosis (significant, rapidly progressing decrease in granulocyte count), thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelet count), hemolytic anemia*
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hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels)
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confusional state*
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transient ischemic attack, cerebral hemorrhage, balance disorders,
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blurred vision*
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atrioventricular block, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest
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bronchospasm
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intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, intestinal angioedema*
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jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme*, toxic epidermal necrolysis*, urticaria, alopecia, psoriasis-like skin inflammation*
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myalgia (muscle pain)
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fever
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abnormal laboratory test results (abnormal liver function tests, decreased platelet count, elevated creatinine, elevated urea, elevated dehydrogenase, elevated alkaline phosphatase, elevated aspartate aminotransferase, elevated alanine aminotransferase, elevated liver enzyme activity, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, abnormal ECG)
*Side effects related to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors as a group of medicines.
Reporting side effects
If side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, the patient should inform their doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety Monitoring, Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: 22 49 21 301, fax: 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Gopten 0.5

Do not store above 25°C.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after "EXP" and on the blister after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and other information

What Gopten 0.5 contains

• The active substance of Gopten 0.5 is trandolapril. Each hard capsule contains 0.5 mg of trandolapril.
• The other ingredients are: cornstarch, lactose monohydrate, povidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, and capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and capsule body: gelatin, titanium dioxide, erythrosine, yellow iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate.

What Gopten 0.5 looks like and contents of the pack

Gopten 0.5 is available in the form of hard capsules. The capsule cap is yellow, and the body is red.
Packaging:
28 capsules
40 capsules
50 capsules
Blisters of PVC/PVDC-Al in a cardboard box.
Gopten 2.0, hard capsules, 2 mg, and Gopten 4.0, hard capsules, 4 mg, are also available on the market.

Marketing authorization holder

Viatris Healthcare Sp. z o.o.
ul. Postępu 21B
02-676 Warsaw

Importer

Mylan Hungary Kft.
Mylan utca 1.
Komárom, 2900
Hungary
To obtain more detailed information, please contact the marketing authorization holder:
Viatris Healthcare Sp. z o.o.
ul. Postępu 21B
02-676 Warsaw
tel.: (22) 546 64 00
Date of last revision of the leaflet:02/2024