Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet

Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet acts as a beta blocker, thus effectively controlling high blood pressure levels in the body. The drug lowers hypertension and thus preventing heart attacks or strokes and the onset of kidney problems. The drug is known to slow down the action of a few naturally occurring body chemicals, like epinephrine, on organs like the heart and the blood vessels of the body.

The action of the drug effectively helps lower heart strain and blood pressure as well. Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet is meant to be consumed orally and may be taken before or after a meal. The dosage should be taken precisely as mentioned on the prescription. Your doctor may initially prescribe a low dose, increasing it gradually as per the drug’s effect on your body.

When it comes to the consumption of Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet there are a couple of precautions that’s should be adhered to. For instance-

• Inform the doctor about any allergies you have,
• Give your doctor detailed information about the current medicines or supplements you are taking. This is primarily because some medicines may hinder the effect of Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet resulting in complications. Such medicines include: amiodarone, sotalol, calcium channel blockers, insulin, digoxin etc.
• The doctor should be informed about any medical issues that you already have. This may include- diabetes, thyroid, kidney or liver disease, or blood circulation issues.
• Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding as consumption of Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet may otherwise harm the child.

Some common side effects of Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet include fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, pain in the stomach and problems with sleep. In case these symptoms become very severe contact your doctor.

It is to be noted that while the drug controls hypertension it does not cure the condition. Thus, blood pressure should be regularly checked. Do not take Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet if you:

• Have heart failure and are in the ICU or need medicines to keep up your blood circulation,
• Have a slow heartbeat or your heart skips beats (irregular heartbeat),
• Have severe liver damage,
• Are allergic to any ingredient in nebivolol tablets. The active ingredient is nebivolol. See the end of this leaflet for a list of ingredients.

• Hypertension

• Heart Failure

• Allergy

• Liver Disease

• Circulatory Disorders

• Heart Failure

• Heart Diseases

• Bronchial Asthma

• Heart Rhythm Disorders

• Dizziness

• Diarrhoea

• Sleeplessness

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Chest Pain

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Weight Gain

• Burning, Numbness, Tingling In The Arms And Feet

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Headache

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Increase In Body Fat And Cholesterol

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 10-12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women unless necessary. The infant should be monitored for adverse effects like changes in pulse rate, respiratory changes, and low blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  In patients with severe renal impairment (ClCr less than 30 mL/min) the recommended initial dose is 2.5 mg once daily; titrate up slowly if needed. Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet have not been studied in patients receiving dialysis

• Does this affect liver function?

  In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, the recommended initial dose is 2.5 mg once daily; titrate up slowly if needed. Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet have not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and therefore it is not recommended in that population

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Nebinex 2.5 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nebilong 2.5 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Nevy 2.5 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• T Maz Cr 200 MG Tablet CR

  Tripada Biotec Pvt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose can be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  An overdose of this medication can cause some serious effects. Consult your doctor, after the act of overdose.

This medication specifically blocks beta receptors sites in the heart, blood vessels, and lungs. This results in inhibition of epinephrine which relaxes blood vessels, lowering the pressure and improving blood flow to the heart.

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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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Use of alcohol should be avoided while taking Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet especially when you start taking the medicine or change the dosage. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, change in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Amlodipine : Report the usage of either of these medicines to the doctor. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like headache, fainting, decrease in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.
  • Diltiazem : Report the use of either of these medicines to the doctor. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like fatigue, headache, fainting, an increase in weight, chest pain should be reported to the doctor.
  • Fluoxetine : Report the use of either of these medicines to the doctor. A dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like cold and numb hands and feet, blue color fingernails, muscle pain, and weakness, severe headache etc. should be reported to the doctor.
  • Amiodarone : Report the use of either of the medication to the doctor. A dose adjustment and clinical safety monitoring may be needed while taking these medicines together. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting etc should be reported to the doctor on priority.
  • Aminophylline : Report the usage of either of these medicines to the doctor. Dose adjustments and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, lack of sleep, and uneven heartbeat. Do not discontinue the usage of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
  • Ergotamine : Report the use of either of these medicines to the doctor. A dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like cold and numb hands and feet, muscle pain and weakness, severe headache etc. should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Asthma : Nebivolol should not be used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Report the incidence of Asthma to your doctor so that Nebivolol can be substituted with another medication.
  • Heart Block : Nebivolol should not be used in patients having a heart block greater than first degree. However, it can be used in this case if a pacemaker is present to correct the disorder.
  • Diabetes : Nebivolol should be administered with caution in patients suffering from diabetes or a condition where blood sugar level is likely to get low. You should consult a doctor if any symptom indicating a lowered blood sugar level is suspected while using this medicine.
  • Liver Disease : Nebivolol should be administered with caution in patients having a liver disease. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised in cases where the impairment is severe.
  • Glaucoma : Nebivolol should be administered with caution in a patient suffering from Glaucoma. A change in the dose of current Glaucoma medicine may be required. In some cases, your doctor may advise the use of another medicine in place of a beta blocker.
  • High Cholesterol And Fat : Nebivolol should be administered with caution in a patients having high levels of cholesterol and fat in their body. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases.
  • Hyperthyroidism : Nebivolol should be used with caution in patients having high thyroid hormone levels. Special caution should be taken while withdrawing this medicine. The dosing and effects of the medicine should be closely monitored.
  • Myasthenia Gravis : Nebivolol should be used with caution in patients suffering from this condition characterized by severe muscle weakness.
  • Pheochromocytoma : Nebivolol should be used with caution in patients suffering from this condition. The treatment should be suitably combined with an alpha-blocker with appropriate dosing and clinical monitoring.

• Ques : What is Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Nebivolol as an active element present. It performs its action by calming the blood vessels and decreasing the blood pressure. Nebicard 2.5 mg tablet is used to treat conditions such as hypertension and Heart Failure.

• Ques : What are the uses of Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as hypertension and heart Failure.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of Nebicard which are as follows: headache, dizziness, unusual tiredness and weakness, diarrhea, increase in body fat and cholesterol, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to nebicard. In addition, This medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as hepatic impairment, metabolic acidosis, peripheral arterial disease, pregnancy and lactation, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, etc.

• Ques : Is Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Nebicard 2.5 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as weakness, low blood pressure, feelings of depression, blurring of vision, impotence, worsening of heart failure, etc.

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