Introduction
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- You are gaining weight, or if your symptoms are getting worse.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking thisĀ drug may make the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks when you feel confident enough
- Sudden changes in position, this may make you feel dizzy.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This mediciation is used in treating or managing angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
Some patients might experience bradycardia (slow heart rate). Please consult your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Warnings
Pregnancy
No definite data regarding pregnancy available. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Lactation
Lactating females should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Driving
No
Alcohol
No
Precautions
Please consult your doctor as a precaution before taking this medicinel if you have 1st degree AV block (heart disorder), heart failure ,peripheral arterial circulatory disdorder (blood circulation disorder) or diabetes.
Contraindications
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; 2nd or 3rd degree AV block without pacemaker (heart disorder) or severe bradycardia (low heart rate)
FAQS
Will this medocation cause bleeding?
This medication will not change bleeding tendency, or cause bleeding.
Will this medication cause changes in mood, body temperature, or energy?
Tiredness, cold hands and feet; and headaches/dizziness are all possible side effects of this drug.
Does this medicine affect the heart in any way?
This medication helps to slow down the rate at which the heart pumps blood. This reduces blood pressure, and reduces the load on the heart. This is why it can be used for heart failure patients, and patients with high blood pressure.
Is it safe to take painkillers while taking this medicine?
It is possible for this drug to interact with some painkillers such as ibuprofen. It is best to consult your physician before taking this these drugs.
Does this medication cause impotence?
Erectile dysfunction or impotence may be a very rare side effect of this drug. For further information, please consult your doctor.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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