Propranolol acts blocking beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent in the “sympathetic” portion of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system which is responsible for work of the heart. The medication is used to treat tremors, chest pain, hypertension, heart rhythm disorders, ischemic heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, myocardiodystrophy and other conditions.

Dosage and direction

Take orally disregarding time of your meal. Take Propranolol with a full glass of water at the same time every day. Do not chew, crush, break, or open a Propranolol capsule. Swallow the tab whole.

Do not stop to take the medication suddenly as it may cause problems to your heart.

Precautions

Do not use this drug if you suffer from asthma or certain heart conditions, especially second or third degree heart block, liver or kidney failure. Avoid drinking alcohol. Do not stop taking the medication even if you feel better as hypertension may have no symptoms.

Contraindications

Sinus bradycardia, incomplete or complete atrioventricular block (problems with conduction of excitation in the excitation-conduction system of the heart), severe right and left ventricular failure, bronchial asthma and a tendency to bronchospasm, pregnancy, disorders of peripheral arterial blood flow. In patients with spastic colitis (inflammation of the colon, characterized by its contraction) administration of Propranolol is not recommended.

Possible side effect

Nausea, vomit, diarrhea, bradycardia (a slow heartbeat), dizziness allergy itchy skin, bronchospasm (contraction of bronchus). Depression is possible.

Drug interaction

Alcohol and aluminum reduce the absorption of propranolol. Propranolol increases the blood levels of theophylline and lidocaine. Phenytoin, phenobarbital, and rifampin reduce level of Propranolol in blood. Cimetidine and chlorpromazine on the contrary increase the blood levels of Propranolol.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose of short acting Propranolol take the missed dose as soon as you remember but not if only about four hours remained till next dose. If so skip the missed dose and return to your schedule. If extended release Propranolol dose is missed then take the missed dose the soonest but not if less than eight hours remained till next dose. Never take extra dose to compensate the missed one.

Overdose

In case of severe symptoms such as heartbeats, dizziness, weakness, or fainting, seek for immediate medical attention.

Storage

Keep at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.

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Beloc acts mostly blocking beta-adrenoreceptors of the heart and is used to treat hypertension, chest pain (angina), abnormal rhythms of the heart, to treat and prevent myocardial infarction. This medication influences autonomic nervous system which stipulates increased heart rate by blocking its receptors and thus reducing abnormally rapid heart rhythms. It also diminishes myocardial irritability, cardiac output and causes other effects.

Dosage and direction

This medication should be taken with food or just after a meal. Do not chew, squash or break a tablet, drink a glass of water with it. Dosage depends on the treated disease and may vary between 100-450 mg daily. Your individual dosage should be prescribed by your physician. Aged patients are recommended to start from 50 mg daily dose. Kidney failure does not require a dosage correction while liver failure requires usage of other beta-adrenoblockers which are not destructed in liver.

Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol as its interaction with Beloc increases drowsiness and dizziness.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the medication, acute or chronic heart failure, arterial hypotention, congestive heart failure, asthma or other breathing problems, diabetes, disorders of peripheral blood circulation, pregnancy, breast-feeding, depression, liver or kidney disease, a thyroid disorder, or myasthenia gravis.

Possible side effect

At the background of common tolerance to the medication among side effects are noticed abdominal cramps, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, depression, memory loss, fever, impotence, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold extremities, sore throat, diarrhea, constipation, and shortness of breath or wheezing.

Drug interaction

Attention should be paid to intake of calcium channel blockers and digoxin (Lanoxin) which are known by dangerous lowering of blood pressure and heart rate being administered together with Beloc.

Beloc also is able to mask the early symptoms of low blood sugar and should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If time which remained for your next dose is less than 4 hours do not take the missed dose and return to your schedule. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

In case such symptoms of Beloc are noticed: uneven heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness or fainting, bluish-colored fingernails, seek for immediate medical help.

Storage

Store between 15-30 C (59-86 F). Protect from moisture and dispensed in tight, light-resistant container.

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This extended-release capsule may be taken with or without food and should be taken at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Continue taking this medicine even if you feel well, as stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition. Angizem CD is most effective when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle modifications recommended by your doctor.

Some common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation, flushing, swelling (edema), and fatigue. These effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if they persist or become troublesome, consult your doctor. The medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so caution is advised while driving or performing tasks that require alertness. Alcohol consumption should be avoided as it may increase side effects.

Uses of Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER

• Angina (heart-related chest pain)

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)

Benefits of Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER

In Arrhythmia

Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER helps control abnormal heart rhythms by regulating electrical activity in the heart. It may prevent irregular heartbeats or help restore a normal rhythm, improving overall heart function.

In Hypertension and Angina

It lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow, reduces chest pain, and decreases the risk of heart-related complications.

Side Effects of Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER

Most side effects are mild and usually resolve as the body adjusts to the medicine. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Constipation

• Edema (swelling)

• Fatigue

• Flushing

• Rash

How to Use Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. It may be taken with or without food.

How Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER Works

Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER works by blocking calcium entry into heart and blood vessel cells. This relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the heart’s workload, helping manage angina, hypertension, and arrhythmias.

Safety Advice

Alcohol: Consult your doctor
Pregnancy: Not recommended unless benefits outweigh risks
Breastfeeding: Use only if prescribed; alternative infant feeding may be considered
Driving: Use caution; may cause dizziness or weakness
Kidney: Safe if prescribed; monitoring advised
Liver: Use with caution; dose adjustment may be required

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Angizem CD 120 Capsule ER, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frumil (Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide, Midamor) is a diuretic combination used in the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, edematous syndrome of various origin (including those which occur with chronic heart failure nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis).

Dosage and direction

If you are treated for high blood pressure use of Frumil requires several weeks as it does not treat hypertension but just keeps it under control.

Precautions

If you are sick with diabetes, kidney or liver disease, drug allergies notify your doctor about your condition. Do not large amounts of food with high content of potassium such as bananas, baked potatoes, cantaloupe, avocado, raisins, cooked spinach. Alcohol may increase the effects of this drug and some of its side effects. Do not stand up from a lying position rapidly, just sit for a few minutes before rising. Frumil does not cause potassium loss from the body so there is no need in salt substitutes. Inform your doctor if you are plan pregnancy or are already pregnant.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, hyperpotassemia, severe kidney disorders, hepatic coma.

Possible side effect

This drug may cause dizziness or vision changes, dehydration (dry mouth) or thirst, vomit, nausea, headache hyperpotassemia. Seek for medical attention in case you experience muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, tingling of the hands or feet, fatigue, breathing difficulties, difficulty urinating.

Drug interaction

Frumil may interact with such drugs: ACE inhibitors, barbiturates, cholestyramine, corticosteroids, insulin, cyclosporine, muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other high blood pressure medications.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is almost time of the next intake by your schedule. If so do not take the missed dose. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of Frumil. There are not special signs of overdose for this medication except of dehydration.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 F (between 15-30 C), keep Frumil away from moisture and sunlight.

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Tenormin is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent. Its role is to blocks the effects of adrenergic drugs, such as adrenaline or epinephrine, on nerves of the sympathetic nervous system. Tenormin reduces the heart rate and used it treatment of abnormally rapid heart rhythms, arterial hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infraction, tachycardia (different types), ventricular fibrillation and others.

Dosage and direction

Take Tenormin before meals or at bedtime. Your dose depends on your condition and should be administered by your doctor. Take the medication exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dose and do not stop suddenly treatment even if you feel better as hypertension often has no symptoms. Avoid drinking alcohol. Let your surgeon know if you are taking Tenormin if you plan to be operated.

Precautions

Do not take Tenormin if it was not Tenormin should be taken with a glass of water once a day at the same time. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly as it may worsen your condition. Continue to take the medication even if you feel fine as hypertension and diseases of a heart maybe a life long illness. Inform your surgeon if you take Tenormin, if you need to be operated.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, sick sinus syndrome, sinus bradycardia (rate slower than 50 per minute), atrioventricular block (degree II and III), arterial hypotension, acute or chronic heart failure, peripheral blood flow disorders, breastfeeding. Cautiousness should be exercised in patients with diabetes, hypopotassemia, pulmonary emphysema, asthma, liver and kidney diseases pregnancy and with other conditions.

Possible side effect

Side effects are rare and transient if occur. They may include weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, depression, dreaming, insomnia, memory loss, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, fever, impotence, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, numbness, tingling, cold extremities, and sore throat and also allergy.

Drug interaction

Tenormin can aggravate conditions of patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. In patients with existing slow heart rates and heart blocks Tenormin can slow heart rates considerably. Tenormin reduces the force of heart muscle contraction and worsens conditions of patients with heart failure. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, estrogens, sympathomimetics, xanthines weaken hypotensive effect of Tenormin.

Missed dose

Never take a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time of the next dose just skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine according to the schedule.

Overdose

Symptoms of a overdose are uneven heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, fainting, bluish-colored fingernails, convulsions. If you experience this call your doctor immediately.

Storage

Tablets should be stored at room temperature between 25-25 C (68-70 F) away from light and moisture.

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Prinivil is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. Prinivil is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. This medication may also be used to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.

Dosage and direction

Take this medication by mouth, usually once a day or as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.

The recommended adult dose of Lisinopril ranges from 2.5 mg to 40 mg daily, depending on the condition being treated.

Precautions

Before taking Lisinopril, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, benazepril); or if you have any other allergies (including an allergic reaction after exposure to certain membranes used for blood filtering).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, high blood levels of potassium, severe dehydration (and loss of electrolytes such as sodium), blood vessel disease (e.g., collagen vascular diseases such as lupus, scleroderma).

This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

Contraindications

This drug can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: history of an allergic reaction which included swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat (angioedema).

Possible side effects

You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, dry cough or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: change in the amount of urine, vision changes, signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat).

Drug interaction

Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

The following medications may affect how lisinopril works or increase the risk of side effects:

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs; e.g., ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen)

diuretics (water pills)

potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene)

medications that increase potassium levels (e.g., potassium supplements, salt substitutes containing potassium)

medications that lower blood pressure (e.g., beta-blockers)

The following medications may be affected by lisinopril or increase the risk of side effects:

lithium

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a Prinivil overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.

Storage

Store tablets at room temperature away from light and moisture. Storage temperature ranges differ according to different manufacturers, so consult your pharmacist for more information. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed.

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Zestril belongs to the class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, lowers arteriolar resistance and increases venous capacity, increases cardiac output, lowers renovascular resistance. It is used in treatment of congestive heart failure, hypertension and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Dosage and direction

Zestril is taken exactly as prescribed by your physician with or without food at the same time each day. Wait more than to hours after taking antacid to take your dose of Zestril as the first may inhibit absorption of the last.

Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol. Warn your doctor if you are pregnant as this medication is able to cause harm to unborn baby. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements when you are treated with this medication. Drinking of big volumes of water are recommended while using Zestril. Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy to lisinopril or to any other ACE inhibitor. While taking this medication blood pressure should be checked on a regular basis.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, angioedema in history.

Possible side effect

Zestril may increase level of potassium which in some rare cases may cause such side effects as muscle weakness or extremely slow heart beat. Besides allergic reactions (hives, swallowing, rush) Zestril may cause headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, dry cough, blurred vision. If any side effects become acute inform your doctor immediately. Pay attention to changes in volume of your urine or vision abilities, loss of consciousness, impotence, chest pain and consult your doctor also. Sometimes Zestril may cause severe liver disorders so if you have jaundice, yellow eyes, dark color of urine let your doctor know about it.

Drug interaction

Zestril should not be taken with potassium supplements or diuretics that conserve potassium. Combination of Zestril with injectable gold may cause facial flushing, nausea, vomiting and hypotension.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time of your next intake just skip the missed dose. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

If you suspect that you took too much of Zestril and feel extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting seek for immediate medical attention.

Storage

The medication should be stored at room temperature 15-30 C (59-86 F) in a light- resistant box.

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Hypotension medication which specifically blocks angiotensin II receptors, decreases the total peripheral resistance, concentration of aldosteron in blood, arterial pressure, pressure in pulmonary circulation, and has a diuretic effect. Angiotensin, a protein, causes blood vessels to constrict, and drives blood pressure up, while Cozaar blocks its receptors and this way prevents high blood pressure. The medication is used to treat hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy (increase in muscle) and diabetic nephropathy.

Dosage and direction

Cozaar may be taken with or without food once a day or the total daily dose might also be divided for two intakes. Follow all your recommendations of your physician and do not change the prescribed dose.

Precautions

In patients with dehydration (for example those who were treated with high doses of diuretics) arterial hypotensia while in patients with cirrhosis concentration of Cozaar in blood plasma increases considerably. Let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Cozaar increases the level of potassium in the blood. Also inform your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or using a salt substitute.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy breastfeeding, infancy, arterial hypotension, hyperpotassemia.

Possible side effect

Diarrhea muscle cramps, dizziness, insomnia, nasal congestion, persistent cough, increased serum potassium, loss of appetite, dry mouth and angioedema. The medication is usually well tolerated but if some side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor about it immediately.

Drug interaction

Cozaar may interact with diuretics that leave potassium in the body here by increasing the risk of hyperpotassemia at concurrent treatment with K+ medications and potassium sparing diuretics. Nizoral is known to decrease activity of Cozaar.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is almost time of the next intake by your schedule. If so skip the missed dose. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

If you suspect that you took too much of the medication and suppose that due to it heartbeat became extremely slow or rapid and blood pressure lowered considerably seek for immediate medical attention.

Storage

Save Cozaar in a dry place away from sunlight at room temperature.

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This medication belongs to the group of calcium channel blockers. Norvasc selectively blocks channels of L-type (one of six types of channels in tissues) located in a vascular wall, myocard and in particular in cells of conducting and contractile systems of myocardium. By blocking Ca+ ions transfer through membrane Norvasc decreases tone of vessels, arterial pressure. The medication is used to treat hypertension, ischemic heart disease, angina.

Dosage and direction

Do not take this drug if it was not administered to you. Follow all directions of your doctor. It is possible to take Norvasc with or without food. As it is metabolized in liver it should be administered cautiously in patients with liver failure.

Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol. Before taking Norvasc, inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or liver disease.

Contraindications

Individual hypersensitivity, arterial hypotension, cardiogenic shock, pregnancy, breastfeeding. Cautiousness is important when Norvasc is administered in patients with chronic heart failure diabetes, lipid metabolism disorders, liver failure and to persons younger 18 y.o.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are edema of lower extremities and headache. Contact your doctor for medical attention if your feel them and also swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, chest pain, slow, fast, or pounding heartbeats, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling, jaundice.

Drug interaction

Medications which contain Á2+ may decrease Norvasc effect. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications and estrogens may decrease effectiveness of Norvasc. Diuretics may increase Norvasc activity. Concomitant taking with medications containing lithium might aggravate their toxicity.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take a dose take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next intake. If so do not take the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not compensate the missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

If you experience tingly feeling, severe dizziness, and fainting seek for immediate medical help.

Storage

Keep at room temperature, 15-30 C (59-86 F), in a light-resistant container away from moisture.

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Lopressor acts mostly blocking beta-adrenoreceptors of the heart and is used to treat hypertension, chest pain (angina), abnormal rhythms of the heart, to treat and prevent myocardial infarction. This medication influences autonomic nervous system which stipulates increased heart rate by blocking its receptors and thus reducing abnormally rapid heart rhythms. It also diminishes myocard irritability, cardiac output and causes other effects.

Dosage and direction

This medication should be taken with food or just after a meal. Do not chew, squash or break a tablet, drink a glass of water with it. Dosage depends on the treated disease and may vary between 100-450 mg daily. Your individual dosage should be prescribed by your physician. Aged patients are recommended to start from 50 mg daily dose. Kidnely failire does not require a dosage correction while liver failure requires usage of other beta-adrenoblockers which are not destructed in liver.

Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol as its interaction with Lopressor increases drowsiness and dizziness.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the medication, acute or chronic heart failure, arterial hypotention, congestive heart failure, asthma or other breathing problems, diabetes, disorders of perepherial blood circulation, pregnancy, breast-feeding, depression, liver or kidney disease, a thyroid disorder, or myasthenia gravis.

Possible side effect

At the background of common tolerance to the medication among side effects are noticed abdominal cramps, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, depression, memory loss, fever, impotence, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold extremities, sore throat, diarrhea, constipation, and shortness of breath or wheezing.

Drug interaction

Attention should be paid to intake of calcium channel blockers and digoxin (Lanoxin) which are known by dangerous lowering of blood pressure and heart rate being administered together with Lopressor.

Lopressor also is able to mask the early symptoms of low blood sugar and should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes.

Missed dose

Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If your next dose is less than 4 hours away, skip it and return to your schedule. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

In case such symptoms of Lopressor are noticed: uneven heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness or fainting, bluish-colored fingernails, seek for immediate medical help.

Storage

Store between 15-30 C (59-86 F). Protect this medication away from moisture and sunlight in tight, light-resistant container.

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