Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet

Explore detailed information about Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet, a medication containing Metoprolol Succinate (50mg) + Ramipril (5mg) from the trusted Scott Morrison brand. Discover its primary uses for Hypertension (high blood pressure) and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 189
Packing: 15.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Metoprolol Succinate (50mg) + Ramipril (5mg)
Brand: Scott Morrison
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure
By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke
Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack
It is advised to take Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor
Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms
If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse
Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure
Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in blood
It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine
It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position
You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine
You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels
This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force
As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future
This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well
Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Hypocor M 50mg/5mg Tablet, 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.

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