Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet
Description:
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Retain taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Retaining active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Nausea, indigestion, taste change, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Let your doctor know about cough or throat irritation that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure but this gets better with time.
Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Beepril-H
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Glucose intolerance
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Increased blood lipid level
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Cough
- Decreased blood pressure
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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