Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S

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Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S has two main chemical groups that work harmoniously together to bring about low levels of blood pressure in patients who suffer through high blood pressure on a regular basis.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S combines two separate drug groups in one very efficient tablet.One of the chemical groups is known as Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Receptor Blockers;this chemical group prevents the narrowing of blood vessels therefore easing the flow of blood to the various body organs and easing the flow of blood in the blood vessels themselves.This action coupled with a diuretic that causes a decrease of fluid in the body (increased amount of urine is produced and excreted by patients taking this drug) efficiently lowers raised levels of blood pressure (hypertension).

Hypertension left untreated can cause severe damage to the brain, heart, kidney,blood vessels and other body organs.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is prescribed when a single chemical group alone is not able to efficiently treat high blood pressure thus this drug is known as a second line of treatment for hypertension,therefore,Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S dosage is determined by the patient’s stage of illness and their response to treatment with this drug.

It is advised that Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S should be taken a minimum of 4-5 hours before sleeping at night as it may cause disrupted sleep due to the need to urinate at night time.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not recommended to expecting or lactating mother as it causes damage to the fetus.Women planning on starting a family should refer to their doctor,the doctor is likely to change the dosage or the drug,depending of the patient’s health.If patient is intaking medicines for combat high cholesterol along with Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S then the physician may ask these patients to have their cholesterol medication 4-6 hours prior to ingesting Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S.

One tablet daily is the usual prescribed dose.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be taken regularly,preferably at the same time each day to help the patient remember their daily dose.The patient ought to discuss with their physician before ceasing intake of the medicine even if the patient is no longer suffering from common symptoms of the hypertension as ceasing the intake of the medicine has reported in cases of rebound hypertension (the re-emergence of high blood pressure),therefore, physicians taper of the product’s dosage before completely stopping it.

Indications

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S can be used to treat

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 

How Does Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S Work

Two things that increase blood pressure levels from the normal (120/80mmHg) range are increased amounts of fluid in the body that leads to a higher than normal amount of blood flowing through vessels that aren’t built to withstand such high amounts of fluid on a daily basis.Excessive fluid together with narrowed blood vessels (decrease in diameter) cause Hypertension. 

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S works by preventing both the unnecessary retention of fluid in the body and the narrowing of blood vessels and therefore,allowing normal amounts of blood flow and easy access of blood to the various organs and easing the flow of blood within the vessel itself.

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is able to bring about the desired effect by the perfect and unique combination of two chemical groups known as Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Blockers (prevent decrease in blood vessel diameter by blocking the formation angiotensin,a natural hormone found in the human body that works by narrowing blood vessels) and Diuretics (prevent fluid retention in the body by allowing excessive fluid to be lost via urine).

How To Use Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S

A tablet a day is most commonly prescribed to patients to be taken either with or without food.

Please note that any and all alcohol consumption is to be reported to the doctor while undergoing treatment with Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S as alcohol tends to make the patient dizzy and to feel faint.It is advised that Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S should be taken a minimum of 4-5 hours before sleeping at night as it may cause disrupted sleep due to the need to urinate at night time.If patients find it difficult to swallow the tablet whole,they can break/slice it in half and ingest the tablet in two separate pieces but at the same time.

Ingesting cholesterol lowering medication along with Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S decreases its effectiveness and therefore,it is advised that patients use their cholesterol medicine 4-6 hours before having Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S.It is advised to not stop treatment abruptly without consulting a doctor as the risk of heart failure and stroke is significantly increased without the drug.If you miss a dose of the medication,make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that will lead to serious adverse effects. If this happens very often,try setting an alarm as a reminder.

Dosage

Tablet is to be ingested once or twice per day by adults between the ages of 18-65.

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is for adult use only and is therefore not prescribed to individuals under the age of 18 years nor to pregnant or lactating mothers.For elderly patients above the age 65 years or for patients suffering from mild to moderate kidney impairment,the dosage may be lowered.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not prescribed to patients suffering from severe kidney impairment.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

This drug is not to be taken or prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child.If you are taking the drug and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately,the doctor will ask you to stop using Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S and is likely to replace it with a different pregnancy safe drug.Small amounts of this drug can be transferred to the child through breast milk and therefore cause low blood pressure in the child thus Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S isn’t recommended to lactating mothers.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S as treatment,then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine and dosage.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S:

• Allergic to Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S or any medication or food substance
• Pregnancy
• Angioedema (swelling of hands and face)
• Hyperkalemia (High levels of potassium in the body)
• Liver impairment
• Low Blood Pressure Levels
• Kidney Impairment
• Ischemic Heart Disease

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S

• Diabetes
• Hypotension
• Aortic or mitral stenosis (heart valve narrowing) or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (abnormal thickening of heart muscle)
• Cough
• Surgery/General anesthesia

Please monitor serum potassium in the elderly and in renal impairment (kidney damage) before taking the Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S.

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S:

• K+ supplements
• NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen,Naproxen)
• Lithium  (Prescribed for bipolar and/or depression)
• Other hypertensive medicines
• Skeletal muscle relaxants (such as barbiturates)
• Diabetic drugs (such as insulin,glipizide)
• Cyclosporine (immunosuppressant drug)
• Cholestyramine (cholesterol controlling medicine)

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Dry Cough (Tends to disappear once patient stops taking Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S)
• Skin Rash
• Dizziness
• Hyperkalemia (excessive amounts of protein in the body)
• Change in taste
• Headaches

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Change in color of urine/
• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations
• Swelling of hands and feet/ankle
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of the chest 
• Difficulty with vision (eye pain)
• Yellowing of skin and eye.

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Feeling dizzy (lightheaded) or weak -If the medication makes you feel dizzy or weak, stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better and do not rise too fast or immediately from a sitting or lying down position to a standing posture. Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.
• Skin Rash- can be eased by applying soothing and healing lotions or creams such as calamine lotion/cream.Apply a cold compress to the rash helps reduce itchiness and redness caused by rash.An antihistamine (prescribed by a doctor) is also recommended as an effective way to combat any skin rash.
• Dry Cough – Can be eased by adding honey to warm drinks and having oral lozenges,to provide soothing relief to an irritated throat.Ginger tea has been known to decrease inflammation of an irritated throat thus,providing relief.
• Change in taste – this tends to go away as soon as the patient stops taking the medicine but while treatment;salt water with baking soda (half a teaspoon of salt and baking soda in water) rinses and chewing on sugar free gum can help dissipate the change in taste.
• Blurred vision- this side effect tends to go away on its own if a few days;patients are advised to not operate heavy machinery or drive any motorized vehicles in the meantime.If blurred vision persists,please contact your doctor.
• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe.

 Key Facts About Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S

• Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is prescribed when treatment with either angiotensin converting enzyme blockers alone or with a diuretic alone isn’t effective in treating high blood pressure.
• Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not safe to be given to pregnant or lactating mothers.
• Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S may cause increased amounts of urine.
• One or two tablets of Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S per day is prescribed. 
• Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not to be taken without a doctor’s prescription.

FAQS

#1.CAN LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP ME WITH MY CONDITION?

Yes. you can adopt certain healthy lifestyle changes in order to help with high blood pressure. These include quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, eating a wholesome diet consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits with the cut down of salt, and incorporating physical activity in your daily routine.

#2.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

In case of too much consumption by accident,kindly contact your doctor or nearby hospital straight away.The amount of medication that can result in severe side effects varies from person to person. An overdose results in slowing down of heart rate and difficulty breathing accompanied by dizziness and fainting spells.

#3.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S BEFORE UNDERGOING ANY SURGICAL PROCEDURE?

If the surgical procedure involves general anesthesia, the surgeon may ask the patient to stop their intake of the drug for 24 hours as general anesthesia also tends to lower blood pressure levels in a few patients.

#4.HOW IS Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be ingested orally one to two times daily or as per doctor’s prescription.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be taken either with or without food,preferably with water to ease the tablet’s passage to the patient’s throat.

#5.HOW DOES Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S WORK?

This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin is a natural hormone found in the body that works by narrowing the blood vessels in the human body.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S works by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II and thereby preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and aiding the free and proper flow of blood to the organs and through the blood vessels.This coupled with a diuretic that prevents the excessive amounts of fluid retention in the body helps bring high blood pressure levels back to normal levels.

#6.CAN I TAKE Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No.Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S has been known to cause harm to the fetus and cause complications during pregnancy. Hence,it is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or may think you are pregnant.Small amounts of this drug can be transferred to the child through breast milk and therefore cause low blood pressure in the child thus Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S isn’t recommended to lactating mothers.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S as treatment, then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine and dosage.

#7.HOW TO STORE Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#8.DOES Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S CAUSE ADDICTION?

No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

#9.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S AND HOW OFTEN?

Kidney and liver function tests along with blood tests to keep a check on serum potassium levels are advised to be done periodically.It is also advised that patients learn to monitor their own blood pressure levels daily from the comfort of their homes and inform their doctor of any changes seen.

#10.CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Alcohol is also known to lower your blood pressure which if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness.It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during the course of your treatment.

#11.HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

It is a long-term treatment and you might have to continue taking the medication even for the rest of your life.

#12.WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

It is advised that the drug is taken at the same time each day,an alarm can be placed to remind patients to take Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S at the proper time and at least an hour before having any meal.If patient misses a dose of Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S,they should take it immediately but if the time for the next dose of the drug is near then its beneficial for patients to skip the missed dose and take the tablets as per schedule,doubling of doses has proven to cause severe side effects.

#13.IS Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?

Yes.This drug can be easily and safely prescribed to patients above 18 years of age.For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S.

#14.CAN Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S INTERFERE WITH FERTILITY?

There is not evidence to support the above statement.If a patient does become pregnant it is imperative that they inform their doctor immediately as Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S can have fatal effects on the developing fetus.

#15.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

• Dry Cough (Tends to disappear once patient stops taking Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S)
• Skin Rash
• Dizziness
• Hyperkalemia (excessive amounts of protein in the body)
• Change in taste

#16.CAN I DRIVE AFTER TAKING THIS MEDICATION?

This medication is known to make you dizzy hence, if that happens kindly avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery.

#17.WHY MUST I PROTECT MY SKIN FROM THE SUN WHILE TAKING Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Cardace-H 5mg+12.5mg Tablet 10 ‘S can make the skin susceptible to certain non-melanoma cancers of the lip and skin.Patients are advised to wear sunscreen along with hats and gloves whenever possible to protect themselves from sun damage.