Cardex Blood Pressure Control Tablets 5mg 30 Pack

Cardex Blood Pressure Control Tablets 5mg 30 Pack treats high blood pressure and is also used for the management of stable chronic heart failure.

Cardex Ingredients

Each Cardex tablet contains 5 mg of the active ingredient "Bisoprolol Fumarate," which belongs to the class of medications known as beta-blockers.

What is Cardex 5mg used for?

Cardex is used for the treatment of:

• Hypertension (High blood pressure).

• Stable chronic heart failure with reduced left ventricular systolic function, in combination with ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and optionally digoxin.

Cardex Dosage

• The medication should be taken in the morning with food.

• Starting dose: 5 mg daily.

• Usual dose: 10 mg daily.

• Maximum daily dose: 20 mg.

Side Effects of Cardex

• Dizziness and headache.

• Bradycardia (Slow heart rate).

• Coldness or numbness in the extremities.

• Hypotension (Low blood pressure), especially in patients with heart failure.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Diarrhea.

Contraindications

Do not use Cardex in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its components.

• Acute heart failure or during episodes of heart failure decompensation requiring i.v. inotropic therapy.

• Cardiogenic shock.

• Heart block (certain types).

• Sick sinus syndrome.

• Symptomatic bradycardia (slow heart rate causing symptoms).

• Symptomatic hypotension (low blood pressure causing symptoms).

• Severe asthma or severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

• Late stages of peripheral arterial occlusive disease or Raynaud's syndrome.

• Untreated phaeochromocytoma (a type of adrenal gland tumor).

• Metabolic acidosis.

Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking before using Cardex, especially:

• Medications for irregular heartbeat (anti-arrhythmics).

• Other high blood pressure medications.

• Diabetes medications.

• Digoxin.

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

• Rifampicin.

Storage and Handling

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

• Do not use the medication after the expiration date printed on the packaging.