Dystolic 55mg
Tablet
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dystolic 5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Dystolic 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Dystolic 5 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 Dystolic 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Dystolic 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dystolic 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Dystolic 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dystolic 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Dystolic 5 belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and heart failure. It also help... View More
Uses of Dystolic 5
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Dystolic 5
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
How to use Dystolic 5
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. Dystolic 5 may be taken wi... View More
How Dystolic 5 works
Dystolic 5 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... View More
- Dystolic 5 lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- 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 Dystolic 5 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Indication
Heart failure, Hypertension
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 5 mg once daily. May increase dose at intervals of 2 wk if needed. Max: 40 mg once daily. Elderly: >65 yr Initi... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl <30 mL/min: Initially, 2.5 mg once daily. Maintenance: Increased to 5 mg once daily if required.
Contraindication
Hepatic impairment, sick sinus syndrome, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block (without a pacemaker), history of asthma, metabolic acidosis, severe peripheral ... View More
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patients w/ inadequate cardiac function, well-compensated heart failure, myasthenia gravis. Patients undergoing major surgery involving general anaesth.... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Headache (6-9%),Fatigue (2-5%),Dizziness (2-4%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Nausea (1-3%),Increased triglyceride levels and insulin resistance, decreased hig... View More
Interaction
Increased plasma concentrations w/ potent CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g. paroxetine, fluoxetine, propafenone, thioridazine, quinidine). Concomitant use w/ anti... View More
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