Trinomia 20 mg hard capsules

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg hard capsules

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg hard capsules

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg hard capsules

Acetylsalicylic acid/atorvastatin /ramipril

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

What is in this leaflet

1. What Trinomia is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Trinomia
3. How to take Trinomia
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Trinomia
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Trinomia is and what it is used for

Trinomia capsules contain three substances called Acetylsalicylic acid, atorvastatin and ramipril.

Trinomia is used as substitution therapy in adult patients adequately controlled with the three substances (acetylsalicylic acid, atorvastatin and ramipril) taken at the same time at equivalent doses, to minimise the risk of having a cardiovascular accident, in patients who have already suffered a previous cardiovascular event.

2. What you need to know before you take Trinomia

Do not take Trinomia:

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Trinomia:

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems can be serious, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage; and very rare deaths have occurred.

Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a muscle weakness that is constant. Additional tests and medicines may be needed to diagnose and treat this.

The risk of muscle breakdown is greater in certain patients. Tell your doctor if any of the following applies to you:

If any of these apply to you, your doctor will need to carry out a blood test before and possibly during your treatment to predict your risk of muscle related side effects. The risk of muscle related side effects e.g rhabdomyolysis is known to increase when certain medicines are taken at the same time (see Section 2 “Other medicines and Trinomia”).

While you are on this medicine your doctor will monitor you closely if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. You are likely to be at risk of developing diabetes if you have high levels of sugars and fats in your blood, are overweight and have high blood pressure.

Generally, it is recommended to correct dehydration, hypovolaemia or salt depletion before initiating treatment (in patients with heart failure, however, such corrective action must be carefully weighed out against the risk of volume overload).

Other medicines and Trinomia

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Trinomia can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Trinomia works.

Trinomia contains acetylsalicylic acid and this substance can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way acetylsalicylic acid works. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines that may increase the chance of getting side effects:

Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines that can make acetylsalicylic acid work less well:

Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines. They may be affected by acetylsalicylic acid:

Trinomia contains atorvastatin and this substance can also affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way atorvastatin works. Alternatively it could increase the risk or severity of side-effects, including the important muscle wasting condition described in the above section “Warning and precautions”). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

Trinomia contains ramipril and this substance can also affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way ramipril works. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines that may increase the chance of getting side effects:

Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines that can make ramipril work less well:

Please tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines. They may be affected by ramipril:

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

If you are taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or aliskiren (see also information under the headings “Do not take Trinomia” and “Warnings and precautions”.

If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor before taking Trinomia

Trinomia with food , drink and alcohol

Alcohol increases the risk of stomach and intestinal ulcers and bleeding. Additionally alcohol can have additive effects with medicines used to reduce blood pressure. Therefore it is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Trinomia.

Grapefruit juice contains one or more components that alter how the body uses some medicinal products, including Trinomia. Consuming grapefruit juice should be avoided.

Trinomia should be taken preferably after a meal (see section 3).

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility

Do not take Trinomia if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby.

If you get pregnant while taking Trinomia, stop taking it immediately and contact your doctor. A switch to a suitable alternative treatment should be carried out in advance of a planned pregnancy.

Do not take Trinomia if you are breast-feeding.

Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

You may feel dizzy, while taking Trinomia. This is more likely to happen when you change from other medicines to Trinomia or when taking a higher dose. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

Trinomia contains lactose and soya lecithin

Trinomia contains a sugar called lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Trinomia contains soya oil. If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product.

3. How to take Trinomia

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Taking this medicine

How much to take

The usual dose is one capsule once daily.

Your doctor will determine the appropriate strength for you, depending on your condition, your current treatment and your personal risk status.

If you take more Trinomia than you should

Dizziness and buzzing in the ears, especially in older patients, may be symptoms of a serious intoxication.

Tell a doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department straight away. Do not drive to the hospital, get somebody else to take you or call for an ambulance. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken.

If you forget to take Trinomia

If you stop taking Trinomia

Please do not interrupt or stop the treatment with Trinomia until you have spoken with your doctor.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequencies:

Very common affects more than 1 in 10 people

Common affects less than 1 in 10 people

Uncommon affects less than 1 in 100 people

Rare affects less than 1 in1,000 people

Very rare affects less than 1 in 10,000 people

Not known frequency cannot be estimated from the available data

Stop taking Trinomia and see a doctor straight away, if you notice any of the following serious side effects - you may need urgent medical treatment:

Tell your doctor immediately if you experience:

Side effects with acetylsalicylic acid, atorvastatin or ramipril alone:

Please tell your doctor if any of the following gets serious or lasts longer than a few days.

Acetylsalicylic acid

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

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

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

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

Headache, dizziness, mental confusion, hearing disorders or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), especially in case of older patients, may be symptoms of an overdose (see section “If you take more than you should”).

Atorvastatin

The following adverse events have been reported with some statins (medicines of the same type):

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

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

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

Ramipril

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

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

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

Side effects of Trinomia (acetylsalicylic acid, atorvastatin or Ramipril)

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

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

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

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

Blood tests showing a decrease in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets or in the amount of haemoglobin.

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

The following adverse events could also been reported with some statins:

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via

HPRA Pharmacovigilance
Earlsfort Terrace
IRL – Dublin
Tel: +353 1 6764971
Fax: +353 1 6762517
mail: medsafety@hpra.ie

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine

5. How to store Trinomia

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

This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Do not use Trinomia after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Trinomia contains

What Trinomia looks like and contents of the pack

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg hard capsules are size 0 hard shell gelatine capsules (approx length: 21.7 mm) with opaque pale pink-coloured body and cap, imprinted with “AAR 100/20/10” containing two 50 mg acetylsalicylic white or nearly white film-coated tablet engraved “AS”, two 10 mg atorvastatin greenish-brownish film-coated tablets engraved “AT” and one 10 mg ramipril pale yellow film-coated tablet engraved “R1”.

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg hard capsules are available in blister packs of 7, 14, 28, 56, 84 or 98 capsules.

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg hard capsules are size 0 hard shell gelatine capsules (approx length: 21.7 mm) with opaque pale pink-coloured cap and opque light grey-coloured body, imprinted with “AAR 100/20/5” containing two 50 mg acetylsalicylic white or nearly white film-coated tablet engraved “AS”, two 10 mg atorvastatin greenish-brownish film-coated tablets engraved “AT” and one 5 mg ramipril pale yellow film-coated tablet engraved “R5”.

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg hard capsules are available in blister packs of 7, 14, 28, 56, 84 or 98 capsules.

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg hard capsules are size 0 hard shell gelatine capsules (approx length: 21.7 mm) with opaque light grey-coloured body and cap, imprinted with “AAR 100/20/2.5” containing two 50 mg acetylsalicylic white or nearly white film-coated tablet engraved “AS”, two 10 mg atorvastatin greenish-brownish film-coated tablets engraved “AT” and one 2.5 mg ramipril pale yellow film-coated tablet engraved “R2”.

Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg hard capsules are available in blister packs of 7, 14, 28, 56, 84 or 98 capsules.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Ferrer Internacional, S.A.
Gran Vía Carlos III, 94
08028 Barcelona
Spain

Manufacturer:

Ferrer Internacional S.A.
Joan Buscallà, 1-9
08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona
Spain

For any information about this medicine, please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder.

This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:

Belgium: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg gélule

Bulgaria: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg твърди капсули

Germany: Iltria 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg hartkapseln

Finland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg kapseli, kova

France: Iltria 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg gélules

Greece: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg καψάκια σκληρά

Ireland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg hard capsules

Italy: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg capsule rigide

Austria: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg hartkapseln

Poland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg kapsułki twarde

Portugal: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg cápsulas

Romania: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg capsule

Spain: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg cápsulas duras

Sweden: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg kapslar, hårda

Czech Rep.: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/10 mg tvrdé tobolky

Belgium: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg gélule

Bulgaria: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg твърди капсули

Germany: Iltria 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg hartkapseln

Finland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg kapseli, kova

France: Iltria 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg gélules

Greece: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg καψάκια σκληρά

Ireland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg hard capsules

Italy: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg capsule rigide

Austria: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg hartkapseln

Poland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg kapsułki twarde

Portugal: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg cápsulas

Romania: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg capsule

Spain: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg cápsulas duras

Sweden: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg kapslar, hårda

Czech Rep.: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/5 mg tvrdé tobolky

Belgium: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg gélule

Bulgaria: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg твърди капсули

Germany: Iltria 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg hartkapseln

Finland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg kapseli, kova

France: Iltria 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg gélules

Greece: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg καψάκια σκληρά

Ireland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg hard capsules

Italy: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg capsule rigide

Austria: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg hartkapseln

Poland: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg kapsułki twarde

Portugal: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg cápsulas

Romania: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg capsule

Spain: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg cápsulas duras

Sweden: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg kapslar, hårda

Czech Rep.: Trinomia 100 mg/20 mg/2.5 mg tvrdé tobolky