Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vasocor 5. Please consult your doctor.
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Vasocor 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you....
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Vasocor 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Vasocor 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Vasocor 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vasocor 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Vasocor 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vasocor 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Vasocor 5 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Vasocor 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Vasocor 5 belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and heart failure. It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke and to prevent migraine.
Vasocor 5 is also used to re...
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Uses of Vasocor 5
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Vasocor 5
Common
Nausea
Headache
Fatigue
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Cold extremities
How to use Vasocor 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. Vasocor 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vasocor 5 works
Vasocor 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 blood around the body.
Quick Tips
Vasocor 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 Vasocor 5 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and ...
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Brief Description
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 Ini...
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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 periphera...
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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 anaest...
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