Cardace AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Cardace AM 5 Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of Cardace AM Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Cardace AM Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cardace AM 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Cardace AM Tablet

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 Cardace AM

Palpitations
Dizziness
Edema (swelling)
Gastroenteritis
Breathlessness

How to use Cardace AM Tablet

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. Cardace AM 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardace AM 5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cardace AM 5 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cardace AM 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cardace AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cardace AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Cardace AM 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace AM 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Cardace AM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cardace AM 5 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cardace AM 5 Tablet

₹9.8/Tablet

RAMACT-AM 5MG/5MG TABLET

Vasolife Healthcare

₹4.85/tablet

51% cheaper

Ramistar-AM 5 Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹2.3/tablet

77% cheaper

Ramnil-AM 5 Tablet

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

₹1.6/tablet

84% cheaper

Car-Race AM Tablet

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹7.1/tablet

28% cheaper

Vesrapril AM 5mg/5mg Tablet

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹15.6/tablet

59% costlier

View all substitutes

Quick tips

Cardace AM Tablet

You have been prescribed Cardace AM 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not take Cardace AM 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

High bp around 150/90 sometimes 160/100 in rest also. Medications cardace 1.25 mg 1-0-1 Concor 5mg 0-0-1 Aztor 5mg 0-0-1

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Can increase cardace to 2.5 mg twice daily

I have Miteral Valve Prolapse. I have been prescribed Cardace meto 5 which is out of stock now. What is it's substitute. 5

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

U can have cardace n metoprolol separately

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