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Cardace Protect 5 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is a product of Sanofi India Ltd

Composition: Ramipril (5mg) + Atorvastatin (10mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 364.42

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

*MRP inclusive of all taxes
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All Details About Cardace Protect 5 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cardace Protect 5 Tablet

Description:

Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that treat high blood pressure and also associated with high cholesterol levels. Lowering blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attacks and strokes.

You can take Cardace Protect 5 Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, 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.

Nausea, taste change, indigestion, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. Let your doctor if dizziness, cough, or throat irritation does not go away or bothers you. You may be asked for regular checkup of liver, kidney, electrolytes level and blood pressure while taking this medicine.

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.

Uses:

  • High blood pressure with high cholesterol

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 Protect 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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 Cardace Protect

  • Nausea
  • Taste change
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Cough
  • Muscle pain
  • Increased potassium level in blood
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Increased liver enzymes

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Cardace Protect 5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cardace Protect 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cardace Protect 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Employ of Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Cardace Protect 5 Tablet used for?

Cardace Protect 5 Tablet is prescribed for people who have both high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Ramipril in Cardace Protect 5 Tablet helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, while atorvastatin in Cardace Protect 5 Tablet lowers cholesterol and prevents heart-related complications.

Who should not take Cardace Protect 5 Tablet?

Cardace Protect 5 Tablet should not be taken by people allergic to ramipril, atorvastatin, other ACE inhibitors, or statins. They are also not suitable for patients with a history of angioedema, severe kidney problems, active liver disease, or those taking certain medicines.

Can Cardace Protect 5 Tablet cause serious allergic reactions?

Affirmative, Cardace Protect 5 Tablet can cause a reaction called angioedema, which leads to swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. This can block breathing and requires urgent medical attention.

What are the serious side effects of Cardace Protect 5 Tablet?

Earnest side effects of Cardace Protect 5 Tablet may include very low blood pressure, severe dizziness or fainting, sudden chest pain, muscle pain or weakness that could indicate muscle damage, yellowing of the skin or eyes (a sign of liver problems), or severe allergic reactions. Perceivek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.

Can Cardace Protect 5 Tablet cause muscle damage?

Although it is rare, Atorvastatin in Cardace Protect 5 Tablet may cause a condition called rhabdomyolysis, which is serious muscle breakdown that can lead to kidney failure. Symptoms include severe muscle pain, weakness, fever, or dark urine. If these occur, stop the medicine and seek immediate medical help.

Does Cardace Protect 5 Tablet affect the liver or kidneys?

Affirmative, Cardace Protect 5 Tablet may affect the liver and requires regular liver function tests. Cardace Protect 5 Tablet can also affect kidney function, especially in people with narrowed kidney arteries or kidney disease. Your doctor will monitor your liver and kidney health during treatment.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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