Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet
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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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
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
Tickling
Nutritional disorders
Worsening of diabetes
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT 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 feeding
SAFE 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
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.
Kidney
CAUTION
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.
Liver
CAUTION
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.
FAQs:
What is Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet used for?
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. Ramipril in Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels, while hydrochlorothiazide in Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet helps remove excess fluid from the body, both working together to lower blood pressure.
Who should not take Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet if they are allergic to ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, other ACE inhibitors, or sulfonamide-derived medicines, or if they have severe kidney problems, an inability to urinate, or a history of swelling of the face or throat (angioedema) caused by ACE inhibitors.
Can Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet cause severe allergic reactions?
Affirmative, Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet can cause angioedema, which is serious swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. This can happen at any time during treatment and needs urgent medical attention.
Does Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet affect kidney function?
Affirmative, Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet can reduce kidney function, especially in people with existing kidney disease, dehydration, or heart failure. Your doctor may order regular kidney function tests while you are on this medicine.
Can Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet lower potassium or sodium levels?
Affirmative, Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet can lower potassium and sodium levels. Blood tests are needed to check electrolyte balance during treatment.
Is Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet safe for people with liver problems?
People with severe liver disease should not take Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet, and those with milder liver problems should be closely monitored, as it can affect electrolyte and fluid balance.
Can Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet cause low blood pressure?
Affirmative, Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially after the first dose or if you are dehydrated, on a low-salt diet, or taking other blood pressure medicines.
Can Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet cause gout attacks?
Affirmative, Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may raise uric acid levels, which may trigger gout in some people.
Does Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet affect blood sugar levels?
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet can increase blood sugar levels, so people with diabetes may need adjustments to their treatment and closer monitoring.
Is Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet safe for people with heart conditions?
Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in people with heart problems, such as heart failure, as it can affect blood pressure and kidney function.
Why is regular monitoring important when taking Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet?
During Beepril-H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet treatment, regular monitoring helps track blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels to ensure the medicine is working safely and effectively.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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