Visken 10Mg Tablet
About Visken 10Mg Tablet
Visken 10Mg Tablet belongs to the type of medicines known as beta-blockers. The drug helps to bring down high blood pressure, regularise heart rate, and reduces the strain on the heart. The drug interferes with actions of the naturally occurring chemicals like epinephrine or adrenaline. The dosage is administered according to your health condition and response to the medication. It may be taken orally with or without food, as directed by the doctor. This medicine needs to be taken regularly and in the right doses to obtain maximum benefit from it. It takes almost a fortnight for the medicine to begin its action and start showing improvements. The medicine may be used in combination with other drugs as prescribed by the doctor.
The drug may cause your blood sugar level to drop that eventually worsens your condition if you are a diabetic patient. It may also increase the frequency of urination, make you feel thirsty or dehydrated. Visken 10Mg Tablet is not recommended to breastfeeding mothers because the drug is excreted in human milk that passes onto the infant causing severe health complications. The medicine may increase dizziness and light-headedness. It is advisable to stay off alcohol, caffeine, smoking and tobacco during the course of the treatment.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Visken 10Mg Tablet
Arrhythmia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Visken 10Mg Tablet ?
Headache
Slow Heart Rate
Breathlessness
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Visken 10Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Taking Pindolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Visken 10mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Pindolol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication belongs to the beta-blocker category of drugs. They work by blocking the hormones like epinephrine from binding with certain protein molecules called receptors present in the heart muscles and parts of sympathetic nervous systems like arteries, airways, tissues, etc.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Visken 10Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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