A-Card 50mg Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about A-Card 50mg Tablet, a Race Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd product containing the salt combination Atenolol (50mg). Key uses of this medication include Angina (heart-related chest pain),Arrhythmia,Heart attack,Hypertension (high blood pressure). Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

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Salt Combination: Atenolol (50mg)
Brand: Race Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd
Uses: Angina (heart-related chest pain),Arrhythmia,Heart attack,Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

A-Card 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers
It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia)
It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke
A-Card 50mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or together with other medications
The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition
It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit
It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life
However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.
The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, diarrhea, and nausea
These are usually mild and short-lived
It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people
To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it
Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems
It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it
You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use
You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly
Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of A-Card 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: A-Card 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of A-Card 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Driving:	UNSAFE: A-Card 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: A-Card 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: A-Card 50mg 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: A-Card 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Beta blocker- Cardioselective
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Synthetic isopropylamino propanol derivative