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Cap 250mg Capsule SR
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Product introduction
Cap 250mg Capsule SR is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. Cap 250mg Capsule SR works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye.
You can take Cap 250mg Capsule SR with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.
The most common side effect is headache. Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
You can take Cap 250mg Capsule SR with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.
The most common side effect is headache. Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
Uses of Cap Capsule SR
Benefits of Cap Capsule SR
In Glaucoma
Cap 250mg Capsule SR belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It helps reduce pressure in your eyes that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.
Side effects of Cap Capsule SR
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
Common side effects of Cap
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Tingling sensation of extremity
- Numbness of extremity
- Loss of appetite
- Excitement
- Feeling sick
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Cap Capsule SR
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. Cap 250mg Capsule SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cap Capsule SR works
Cap 250mg Capsule SR is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cap 250mg Capsule SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cap 250mg Capsule SR 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 feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cap 250mg Capsule SR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cap 250mg Capsule SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
.Cap 250mg Capsule SR can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
.Cap 250mg Capsule SR can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cap 250mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cap 250mg Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cap 250mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Cap 250mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cap 250mg Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cap 250mg Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cap 250mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Cap 250mg Capsule SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
What if you forget to take Cap Capsule SR?
If you miss a dose of Cap 250mg Capsule SR, 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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Quick tips
- Cap 250mg Capsule SR helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
- Usually used in combination with other anti-glaucoma medications.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cap 250mg Capsule SR can make you very drowsy.
- It may cause a tingling sensation in hands and feet. Take potassium-rich foods (banana and coconut water), and get potassium levels checked regularly.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfonamides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Patient concerns
FAQs
What does Cap 250mg Capsule SR do?
Cap 250mg Capsule SR reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Cap 250mg Capsule SR effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.
Who should not take Cap 250mg Capsule SR?
You should not take Cap 250mg Capsule SR if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Cap 250mg Capsule SR or sulfa drugs. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.
Is Cap 250mg Capsule SR effective?
Cap 250mg Capsule SR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cap 250mg Capsule SR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
I feel better now, can I stop using Cap 250mg Capsule SR?
No, you should not stop using Cap 250mg Capsule SR suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because if you stop the medication before completing the treatment, your symptoms may return or even worsen. Use Cap 250mg Capsule SR in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of Cap 250mg Capsule SR.
What if I forget to take a dose of Cap 250mg Capsule SR?
If you forget a dose of Cap 250mg Capsule SR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cap 250mg Capsule SR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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