Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR
Description:
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This combination medicine controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.
You can take Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. 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.
It may cause side effects like fatigue, ankle swelling, headache, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while sitting down. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
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.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Beta-Nicardia
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Fatiguedness
- Palpitations
- Frigid extremities
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Slow heart rate
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Constipation
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:
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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