• Acord L 50mg/5mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure
• It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body
• This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke
• Acord L 50mg/5mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food
• However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor
• The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
• It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well
• By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to
• You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach
• Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you
• Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.
• Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
• While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.

Uses of Acord L 50mg/5mg Tablet

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways
• Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body
• This lowers blood pressure
• If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems
• The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
• You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Acord L 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Acord L 50mg/5mg Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Ankle swelling
• Headache
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk)
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Edema (swelling)
• Abdominal pain
• Breathlessness
• Change in bowel habits
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Visual disturbance