Cardace H 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Cardace H 5 Tablet is a combination of an antihypertensive and a diuretic medicine.

Uses of Cardace H Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Cardace H Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cardace H 5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. 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 H 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 H

Nausea
Indigestion
Taste change
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Glucose intolerance
Increased uric acid level in blood
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Cough
Decreased blood pressure

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Cardace H 5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cardace H 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 H 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 H 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

Cardace H 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace H 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Cardace H Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cardace H 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 H 5 Tablet

₹24.12/Tablet

Ramcor-H 5 Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹7.11/tablet

71% cheaper

Macpril H 5 Tablet

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹6.5/tablet

73% cheaper

Ramihart-H 5 Tablet

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹6.35/tablet

74% cheaper

Zorem-HT 5 Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹7/tablet

71% cheaper

Servace H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet

Bal Pharma Ltd

₹2.84/tablet

88% cheaper

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Quick tips

Cardace H Tablet

You have been prescribed Cardace H 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Cardace H 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
Cardace H 5 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
Do not take Cardace H 5 Tablet if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

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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References

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