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This drug belongs to beta blocker group It is helpful in treating high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, and angina
This medicine also has the potential to prevent future heart attacks
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
It can cause drowsiness or lack of attention when consumed with alcohol.
Taking It during pregnancy might be unsafe. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby, consult your doctor for specific information.
Not recommended if you’re breastfeeding, please consult your doctor.
It may hamper attention and make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms appear.
Exercise caution when using it in individuals with kidney disease. Adjustments to the dosage may be necessary, so it's important to seek advice from your doctor.
Bisoprolol beta blocker works specifically on the heart, it reduces the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient to supply blood throughout the body.
Hypertension (more commonly known as high blood pressure), is a condition in which the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. This eventually damages your arteries and leads to serious issues like heart disease or stroke. Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart due to constricted blood vessels. It usually happens during physical activity or stress and goes away with rest.
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Cadrol. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Cadrol and to keep yourself healthy.
Cadrol 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 Cadrol too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Cadrol can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. However, your very first dose of Cadrol may make you feel dizzy, so it is better to take your first dose at bedtime. After that, if you do not feel dizzy, you may take it any time of the day. Follow the advice of your doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
Cadrol starts showing its effect within 2 hours, but it can take up to 2 to 6 weeks to reach its full effect. You may not feel any difference in blood pressure, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor. Its important to keep taking your medicine in the prescribed dose and duration to get the maximum benefit of Cadrol.
You may not feel any difference after taking Cadrol, if you are taking it for high blood pressure. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits. If you are taking Cadrol for angina or heart failure, it may take several weeks or months to make you feel better.
If you have missed a dose of Cadrol, take it as soon as you remember it. 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.
No, Cadrol is not safe to be taken in pregnancy. It can have many harmful effects on the fetus/newborn and can even cause complications in pregnancy. The use ofCadrol may decrease the blood supply to the fetus, slow down its growth, cause intrauterine death, abortion or early labor. Therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor if you are planning a baby or if you become pregnant during the course of treatment with this medication.
The most common side effects of Cadrol are cold extremities, fatigue, slow heart rate, nausea, diarrhea and dizziness. However, these are usually mild and short-lived and not everyone will experience these side effects. But, if these do not resolve and bother you, consult your doctor to know about ways of coping up with them. Your doctor may also suggest ways of preventing them in future.
If you take more than the prescribed dose, your heart rate may slow down and you may find it difficult to breathe. It can also cause dizziness and trembling. It is advised to go to a hospital immediately, but do not drive yourself to avoid any mishap. Get someone else to drive you or call for an ambulance. Take the Cadrol packet or leaflet inside it, plus any remaining medicine, with you.
Cadrol is not suitable for everyone. Before taking Cadrol you must tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cadrol or any of its ingredients. You must tell the doctor if you have low blood pressure or a slow heart rate, serious blood circulation problems in your limbs (such as Raynauds phenomenon), which may make your fingers and toes tingle or turn pale or blue. Inform your doctor if you are suffering or have suffered from metabolic acidosis (when theres too much acid in your blood), lung disease or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Tell your doctor if youre trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.
Yes. Cadrol can cause dizziness as a side effect. If this happens to you, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. Also, you should avoid alcohol while taking it, as it may worsen the dizziness.
No, Cadrol is not a diuretic. Cadrol is a beta-blocker medicine which works by blocking the hyperactivity of the nerve impulses in the heart. This relaxes the heart muscles and eventually calms the heart.
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