Cardofix 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. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardofix is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Cardofix may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Cardofix should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardofix may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Cardofix should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardofix may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cardofix is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Medicine Overview of Cardofix 2.5mg+5mg Tablet
Introduction
Cardofix is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future ...
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Uses of Cardofix
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Cardofix
Common
Sleepiness
Headache
Ankle swelling
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Slow heart rate
Tiredness
Palpitations
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Constipation
Cold extremities
How to use Cardofix
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. Cardofix may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cardofix works
Cardofix is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Bisoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically o...
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Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Concor AM 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Brief Description
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
1 tablet once daily
Contraindication
Cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, second or third degree AV block, and marked sinus bradycardia and known sensitivity to amlodipine/bisoprolol...
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Mode of Action
Bisoprolol selectively and competitively blocks β1-receptors but has little or no effect on β2-receptors except at high doses.
Amlodipine relaxes p...
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Precaution
Bisoprolol: Overt congestive cardiac failure, abrupt cessation of therapy, peripheral vascular disease, bronchospastic disease, anesthesia and major s...
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Side Effect
Edema, headache, increase heart rate, sneezing, fatigue, leg cramps, dry mouth. Other adverse events reported were gastric irritation, angina, asthma,...
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