Dilapress12.5mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dilapress. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Dilapress may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Dilapress is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Dilapress may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Dilapress is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dilapress is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any un... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Dilapress should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dilapress may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Dilapress is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, heart related chest pain (angina) and heart failure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, ... View More
Uses of Dilapress
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Heart failure
Side effects of Dilapress
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
How to use Dilapress
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. Dilapress is to be taken w... View More
How Dilapress works
Dilapress is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumpi... View More
- It should be taken with food.
- Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Dilapress, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
- Dilapress may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dilapress as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking Dilapress suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Indication
Hypertension, Congestive heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Left ventricular dysfunction, Angina pectoris
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Congestive Heart Failure Immediate release 3.125 mg PO q12hr for 2 weeks, then increased every 2 weeks as tolerated to 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, or 25 mg PO t... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustments necessary
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; severe chronic heart failure, bronchial asthma or related bronchospastic conditions; severe hepatic impairment. Patients with NYHA cla... View More
Mode of Action
Carvedilol is a nonselective beta-adrenoreceptor and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. It exerts antihypertensive effect partly by reducing total per... View More
Precaution
Avoid abrupt withdrawal as it may precipitate thyroid storm or exacerbate hyperthyroidism. Liver injury; vascular disease, renal failures, suspected pha... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dizziness (2-32%),Fatigue (4-24%),Hypotension (9-20%),Weight gain (10-12%),Hyperglycemia (5-12%),Diarrhea (1-12%) 1-10% Bradycardia (2-10%),N... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data in pregnant women are insufficient to determine whether there are drug-associated risks of adverse developmental outcomes; the... View More
Interaction
Decreased serum levels w/ rifampicin. Combination w/ Ca channel blockers (e.g. verapamil and diltiazem) can lead to bradycardia and myocardial depressio... View More
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