Myocard10mg
Tablet
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Myocard may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Myocard during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Myocard 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 Myocard may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Myocard should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myocard may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Myocard should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Myocard may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Myocard belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain),... View More
Uses of Myocard
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Heart failure
Side effects of Myocard
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
How to use Myocard
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. Myocard may be taken with ... View More
How Myocard works
Myocard is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping bl... View More
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Myocard suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Indication
Hypertension, Angina pectoris, Congestive heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. In some patients, 2.5 mg may be an appropriate starting dose. If the antihypertensive effect of 5 mg is ina... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <40 Initial: 2.5 mg/day.
Contraindication
Patients with cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, second or third degree AV block and marked sinus bradycardia.
Mode of Action
Bisoprolol selectively and competitively blocks beta1-receptors but has little or no effect on beta2-receptors except at high doses.
Precaution
Impaired Renal or Hepatic Function. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use caution
Side Effect
1-10% Dizziness (10%),Dyssomnia (8%-10%),Bradyarrhythmia (9%),Upper respiratory infection (5%),Diarrhea (4%),Rhinitis (4%),Arthralgia (3%),Cough (3%),D... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use caution
Interaction
May potentiate AV conduction time and may increase negative inotropic effect w/ class I antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide, propafenone)... View More
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