Efficacy/Effectiveness

The β-receptor blocking action lowers blood pressure, also lowers the heart rate, prevents angina attacks, and suppresses tachycardia. It is commonly used for the treatment of essential hypertension (mild to moderate), angina, arrhythmia, and suppression of migraine.

How to take it

Hypertension: Usually, one to two tablets (10 to 20 mg as the main ingredient) per adult are taken three times a day, and if the effect is insufficient, it is increased to 12 tablets (120 mg) per day. It is increased or decreased according to the disease and age symptoms being treated.

Angina pectoris, arrhythmia, and others: Usually, an adult takes one tablet (10 mg as the main ingredient) three times a day, and if the effect is insufficient, increase it to six (60 mg) and nine tablets (90 mg) a day. It increases or decreases according to the condition and age symptoms being treated.

Child's arrhythmia: In general, children take it 3 to 4 times a day, starting with a low dose of 0.5 to 2 mg/kg per day. If the effect is insufficient, it is increased to 4 mg/kg per day, but it is not allowed to exceed 90 mg per day. It is increased or decreased according to the disease and age symptoms being treated.

Suppression of migraine attacks: In general, adults start taking 20 to 30 mg per day in 2 to 3 cycles as the main ingredient, and if the effect is insufficient, it increases to 6 tablets (60 mg) per day.

Suppression of hypoxic seizures caused by stenosis due to right ventricular outflow: In general, infants take it three to four times a day, starting with a low dose of 0.5 to 2 mg/kg per day. If the effect is insufficient, increase it to 4 mg/kg per day. It increases or decreases according to the symptoms.

Precautions for use

In any case, be sure to follow the instructed dosage method.

If you drink and forget, take it as soon as possible when you realize it, skip once and take only one dose in the next regular dose. Never take two doses at once.

If you accidentally took a lot, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Do not stop taking it at your own discretion without your doctor's instructions.

Follow the doctor's instructions and take these medications according to their dosage and duration. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or break them. Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. Avoid it, along with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts and seeds (Brazilian nuts), dark chocolate, butter, and meat.

Side effects

nausea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, winter, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, diarrhea, decreased heart rate, constipation

Storage method

Store at room temperature (1-30℃), shielded airtight container

Manufacturer

Cipla