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. Keep 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. Keeping 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. Before 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.

Introduction

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Nifedipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Benefits

Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Atenolol and nifedipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Atenolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate while nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to 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. Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Beta-Nicardia Capsule SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT 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 feeding : CONSULT 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. - Driving : UNSAFE - 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. - Kidney : CAUTION - 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. - Liver : CAUTION - 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.