Cardex 2.5 mg tablets for heart health, 30 tablets; assists in reducing high blood pressure and treating angina pectoris and chronic heart failure.
Ingredients of Cardex
Cardex contains 2.5 mg of the active ingredient "Bisoprolol Fumarate", a beta-blocker that helps lower high blood pressure and reduce the symptoms of angina.
Cardex 2.5 mg Uses
Cardex tablets are used for:
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Treating hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Reducing symptoms of angina pectoris.
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Treating stable chronic heart failure in combination with other medications.
Dosage of Cardex Tablets
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Cardex tablets should be taken in the morning with food.
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The doctor determines the appropriate dosage.
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Usual dosage for hypertension: 5 mg daily, which the doctor may increase to 10 mg daily, with a maximum limit of 20 mg daily.
Cardex 2.5 mg Side Effects
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Dizziness.
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Headache.
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Bradycardia (slow heart rate), particularly in patients with chronic heart failure.
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Coldness and numbness in the extremities.
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Nausea and vomiting.
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Constipation or diarrhea.
Contraindications
Cardex tablets should not be used in the following cases:
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Hypersensitivity to any of its components.
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Acute heart failure.
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Cardiogenic shock.
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Severe bradycardia (very slow heart rate).
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Hypotension (low blood pressure).
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Severe asthma or severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Second or third-degree heart block.
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Uncontrolled pheochromocytoma.
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Metabolic acidosis.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking before using Cardex, especially:
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Anti-arrhythmic medications (for irregular heartbeat).
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Diabetes medications.
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Other antihypertensive drugs.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Rifampicin.
Storage Instructions
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
