Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet
Description:
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This combination medicine controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.
You can take Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Retain 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. Retaining 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.
It may cause side effects like headache, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while sitting down. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Earlier 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.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Bivoter A
- Headache
- Chubbyigue
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
Warning & Precautions:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Bivoter A 5mg/2.5mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
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