Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours of administration.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 24 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine, especially when you start taking the medicine or a change its dosage. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, change in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known history of allergy to Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s or any other medicines belonging to the group Beta Blockers.

• Cardiogenic shock

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s is not recommended in the patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.

• Heart block greater than first degree

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s is not recommended in the patients having a heart block greater than first degree.

• Sinus Bradycardia

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s is not recommended in the patients suffering from Bradycardia.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Cardiac Failure

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s can cause heart failure and reduced flow of blood to the especially in people having a heart disease. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required based on the severity of the disease.

• Major surgery

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s is given with caution in the patients who are scheduled for a major surgery. An anesthetic agent with little negative inotropic activity should be selected to minimize the effect on the heart.

• Lung Disease

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s should be used with caution in the patients with lung disease who do not respond to other antihypertensives. Start with the lowest possible dose and increase the dose based on the clinical condition.Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s should be used with caution in the patients with lung disease who do not respond to other antihypertensives. Start with the lowest possible dose and increase the dose based on the clinical condition.

• Diabetes

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s should be administered with caution in patients with diabetes. It may mask the hypoglycemic symptoms. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Sports

  It is advised to not indulge in certain sports while consuming this medicine. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided. Sportspersons should refer to the list of banned medicines published by World Anti-Doping Agency while participating in specific sports events.

• Hyperthyroidism

  Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s should be administered with caution in patients with increased thyroid levels. Abrupt withdrawal of this medicine may lead to a life-threatening condition called thyroid-storm. Frequent monitoring of thyroid levels is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Pediatric use

  The safety and efficacy of Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s has not been established in the pediatric population.

Take Valvozid tablet 10 mg 10’s with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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