Cardace 1.25mg Tablet

Uses:

• It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is also used in treating & preventing some heart diseases like heart failure, heart attack, etc.
• Cardace 1.25 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. 

Directions For Use:

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. Cardace 1.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Side effects of Cardace 1.25mg Tablet

• Headache, tiredness, fever
• Dizziness, nausea, vomiting
• Stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion
• Muscle pain, muscle cramps
• Unable to sleep, anxiety, feeling nervous or restless
• Skin rash, itching, redness
• Dry cough, sinus, bronchitis, shortness of breath
• Fainting, low blood pressure
• Chest pain, irregular heartbeats
• High potassium levels in the blood

Warning & Precautions:

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

FAQs:

Q: Can I stop Cardace 1.25mg Tablet 15'S on my own?

• No, you should not suddenly stop taking Cardace 1.25mg Tablet 15'S without consulting your doctor.
• If you stop the medication suddenly, you may suffer from severe heart and blood pressure related problems.
• Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually over weeks before stopping it.

Q: What are the complications if my high blood pressure is not under control?
A: Uncontrolled high blood pressure is known to cause serious complications in several body parts. It can cause heart failure, kidney damage, bleeding in the brain and eyes.

Q. Can Cardace 1.25 Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?
Cardace 1.25 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Cardace 1.25 Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.

Q. When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Cardace 1.25 Tablet?
Cardace 1.25 Tablet takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.