Package Insert: Information for the User

Futuran Plus 600 mg/12.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets

eprosartan and hydrochlorothiazide

Read this package insert carefully before starting to take this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this package insert as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed only for you and should not be given to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package insert. See section 4.

Contents of the package and additional information

Futuran Plus is used:

• to treat high blood pressure.

Futuran Plus contains two active ingredients, eprosartan and hydrochlorothiazide.

• eprosartan belongs to a group of medications called “angiotensin II receptor antagonists”. It blocks the action of a substance in your body called “angiotensin II”. This substance causes your blood vessels to constrict. This makes it more difficult for blood to flow through your blood vessels, resulting in increased blood pressure. By blocking this substance, your blood vessels relax and your blood pressure decreases.

• hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a group of medications called “thiazide diuretics”. It increases the frequency and amount of urine you eliminate. This decreases your blood pressure.

You will only take Futuran Plus if your blood pressure does not decrease sufficiently with eprosartan alone.

Do not take Futuran Plus if:

- you are allergic to eprosartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6)

- you are allergic to a group of medications called "sulfonamides"

- you have severe liver disease

- you have severe kidney problems

- you have severe problems with blood flow in your kidneys

- you have diabetes or kidney insufficiency and are being treated with a medication to lower blood pressure that contains aliskiren

- you have high levels of calcium or low levels of potassium or sodium. These levels can be measured in your blood

- you have a problem with your gallbladder or bile ducts (biliary calculi)

- you have gout or other signs of an increase in uric acid levels in your blood (hyperuricemia)

- you are more than 3 months pregnant (also avoid taking Futuran Plus at the beginning of pregnancy – see the pregnancy section)

Do not take Futuran Plus if any of the above apply to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take Futuran Plus if:

- you have any other liver problems

- you have had a kidney transplant

- you have other kidney problems. Your doctor will examine how your kidneys are functioning before starting treatment and at intervals during treatment. Your doctor will also monitor your blood levels of potassium, creatinine, and uric acid

- if you are taking any of the following medications used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension):

- an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) (e.g., enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril), particularly if you have kidney problems related to diabetes

- aliskiren

Your doctor may monitor your renal function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels in your blood at regular intervals.

See also the information under the heading “Do not take Futuran Plus”.

- you have a heart problem such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, a narrowing of your blood vessels or heart valves, or a problem with your heart muscle

- you have a disease called “Systemic Lupus Erythematosus” (SLE)

- you have diabetes. Your doctor may need to change the dose of your diabetes medications

- you produce too much of a hormone called “aldosterone”

- you have a history of allergies

- you are on a low-sodium diet, taking “diuretics” (diuretics), or are vomiting or have diarrhea. This is because they can cause a decrease in your blood volume or sodium levels in your blood. These situations should be corrected before starting treatment with Futuran Plus

- you think you may be pregnant (or plan to be). Futuran Plus is not recommended at the beginning of pregnancy and should not be taken if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if taken during this phase (see the pregnancy section)

- if you have had skin cancer or if you develop an unexpected skin lesion during treatment. The treatment with hydrochlorothiazide, particularly long-term use at high doses, may increase the risk of certain types of skin cancer and lip cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer). Protect your skin from exposure to the sun and UV rays while taking Futuran Plus

-ifyou experience a decrease in vision or eye pain, these may be symptoms of fluid accumulation in the vascular layer of the eye (choroidal effusion) or an increase in eye pressure (glaucoma) and may occur between hours and weeks after taking Futuran Plus. This can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated. If you have previously had an allergy to penicillin or sulfonamide, you may be at higher risk of developing it.You should interrupt treatment and see your doctor

-if you have had respiratory or pulmonary problems (such as inflammation or fluid in the lungs) after taking hydrochlorothiazide in the past. If you experience severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing after taking Futuran Plus, see your doctor immediately

-if you are a black patient, as this medication may be less effective in reducing blood pressure.

If any of the above apply to you (or you are unsure), consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Futuran Plus.

The treatment with hydrochlorothiazide can cause an electrolyte imbalance in your body. Your doctor should monitor your electrolyte levels in your blood regularly.

Consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after taking Futuran Plus. Your doctor will decide whether to continue treatment. Do not stop taking Futuran Plus on your own.

Children and adolescents

Futuran Plus should not be administered to children and adolescents under 18 years old.

Operations and tests

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you have planned the following:

- surgery or operation

- a doping test. The hydrochlorothiazide in this medication may give a positive result

- any other blood test

Taking Futuran Plus with other medications

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication. This includes medications obtained without a prescription, including herbal remedies. This is because Futuran Plus may affect how other medications work. Also, some other medications may affect how Futuran Plus works.

Particularly, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following:

• lithium – for mood problems. Your doctor should monitor your lithium levels in your blood because Futuran Plus may increase them
• diabetes medications such as metformin or insulin. Your doctor may need to change the dose of your diabetes medications

Your doctor may need to modify your dose and/or take other precautions:

If you are taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) or aliskiren (see also the information under the headings “Do not take Futuran Plus” and “Warnings and precautions”.

The following medications may reduce the effect of Futuran Plus

• anti-inflammatory medications such as “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” (NSAIDs) and “aspirin”
• medications that reduce the amount of fat in your blood, such as “cholestyramine” and “colestipol”.

If any of the above apply to you (or you are unsure), consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Futuran Plus.

The following medications may increase the effect of Futuran Plus

• medications that induce sleep, such as sedatives and narcotics
• medications for depression
• some medications for Parkinson's disease, such as “biperiden”
• medications that relax your muscles, such as “baclofen” and “tubocurarine”
• medications that lower blood pressure
• “amifostine”, a medication that protects cells from chemotherapy

If any of the above apply to you (or you are unsure), consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Futuran Plus.

If you are taking any of the following medications, your doctor may perform blood tests::

• medications that contain potassium or potassium-sparing medications
• medications that increase potassium levels, such as “heparin” and “ACE inhibitors”

• medications for gout, such as “probencid”, “sulfinpyrazone”, and “allopurinol”
• medications for diabetes, such as “metformin” and “insulin”
• medications to control your heart rhythm, such as quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, and sotalol

• some antibiotics, such as “tetracyclines”
• some antipsychotic medications, such as “thioridazine”, “chlorpromazine”, and “levopromazine”
• calcium salts or vitamin D
• steroids

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Futuran Plus. Depending on the results of your blood tests, your doctor may decide to change your treatment with these medications or Futuran Plus.

Taking Futuran Plus with food, drinks, and alcohol

Consuming alcohol while taking Futuran Plus may lower your blood pressure and make you feel drowsy or dizzy.

Consult your doctor before taking Futuran Plus if you are following a low-sodium diet.

Not having enough salt can cause a decrease in your blood volume or sodium levels in your blood.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

Pregnancy

• Inform your doctor if you think you may be pregnant (or plan to be). Your doctor will usually advise you to stop taking Futuran Plus before becoming pregnant or as soon as you know you are pregnant and will advise you to take another medication instead of Futuran Plus.
• Futuran Plus is not recommended at the beginning of pregnancy, and should not be taken if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if taken during this phase.

Breastfeeding

• Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to start breastfeeding.
• Futuran Plus is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to breastfeed, particularly if your baby is newborn or premature.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant (or plan to be), consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Driving and using machines

Futuran Plus is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

However, you may feel drowsy or dizzy while taking Futuran Plus. If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machines and consult your doctor.

Futuran Plus contains lactose

Futuran Plus contains lactose (a type of sugar). If your doctor has told you that you have a lactose intolerance, consult them before taking this medication.

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Medication intake

• Take this medication orally.
• You can take the tablets with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of liquid, such as a glass of water.
• Do not chew or crush the tablets.
• Take the tablets in the morning at the same time every day.

How to take it

Adults

The usual dose is one tablet per day.

Use in children and adolescents

Futuran Plus should not be administered to children and adolescents under 18 years old. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

If you take more Futuran plus than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91.562.04.20, and consult with your doctor or go to the hospital immediately.

Bring the medication packaging with you. The following side effects may appear:

• Light dizziness and dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure (hypotension)

• Feeling of discomfort (nausea)

• Drowsiness

• Feeling of thirst (dehydration).

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If you forgot to take Futuran plus

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

If you forget to take a dose and the next dose is near, omit the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses.

If you interrupt treatment with Futuran plus

Do not stop taking Futuran plus without consulting your doctor first.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

This medicine may cause the following side effects:

Allergic reactions

If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Futuran plus and see a doctor immediately. Symptoms may include:

• skin reactions such as hives or rashes with swelling (urticaria), (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
• swelling of the face, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes (angioedema), (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

Other possible side effects of Futuran plus include:

Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• headache

Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• feeling dizzy
• tingling, nerve pain
• feeling nauseous, vomiting or diarrhea
• feeling weak (asthenia)
• skin rash
• itching
• nasal congestion (rhinitis)
• low blood pressure, including low blood pressure when standing. You may feel slightly dizzy.
• changes in blood test results, such as:

- increased blood glucose level (hyperglycemia)

Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• sleep problems (insomnia)
• feeling depressed
• feeling anxious or nervous
• sexual dysfunction and/or change in sexual desire
• muscle cramps
• fever
• dizziness (vertigo)
• constipation,
• changes in blood test results, such as:

- increased uric acid level (gout)

- increased cholesterol level

- decreased levels of potassium, sodium, and chloride

- decreased white blood cell count

Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• pulmonary edema
• inflammation of the lungs
• inflammation of the pancreas

Very rare(may affect fewer than 1 in 10,000 people)

• hemolytic anemia

acute respiratory distress syndrome (symptoms include severe difficulty breathing, fever, weakness, and confusion).

Frequency not known(frequency that cannot be estimated from available data) Loss of appetite, jaundice,decreased vision or eye pain due to high pressure [possible signs of fluid accumulation in the vascular layer of the eye (choroidal effusion) or acute angle-closure glaucoma],feeling uneasy, changes in blood cell count: decreased granulocytes and platelets, alterations in red blood cell formation; decreased magnesium level in the blood, increased levels of calcium and triglycerides in the blood, renal disorders, inflammation of the kidney, acute renal failure, inflammation of the blood vessel wall, formation of bubbles in the skin including dead skin cells (toxic epidermal necrolysis), skin eruption/lesions usually in sun-exposed areas due to an autoimmune disease (cutaneous lupus erythematosus), systemic lupus erythematosus, joint pain (arthralgia), severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions), increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), skin and lip cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer).Intestinal angioedema: intestinal inflammation has been reported, presenting symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after use of similar products

Reporting of side effects:

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the box after CAD or EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.

Composition of Futuran Plus

• The active principles are 600 mg of eprosartan (in the form of dihydrochloride mesilate) and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per tablet.
• The other components (excipients) are:

• Tablet core: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized cornstarch, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, and purified water.
• Coating: polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide (E 171), macrogol 3350, yellow iron oxide (E 172), and black iron oxide (E 172).

Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging

Oral coated tablets, white-yellowish in color, and in the form of a capsule.

The tablets have the inscription “5147” on one of the faces.

Futuran Plus is packaged in blisters in boxes containing 28 tablets.

Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing

Holder of the marketing authorization

Viatris Healthcare Limited

Damastown Industrial Park

Mulhuddart, Dublin 15

Dublin

Ireland

Responsible for manufacturing

Mylan Laboratories SAS

Route de Belleville Lieu dit Maillard

F- 01400 Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, France

You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the holder of the marketing authorization:

Viatris Pharmaceuticals, S.L.

C/ General Aranaz, 86

28027 Madrid

Spain

Last review date of this leaflet:January2025

The detailed information about this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) https://www.aemps.gob.es/