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Nilstat Oral Drops (Nystatin) Nilstat Oral Drops general information What is Nilstat Oral Drops used for? Nilstat Oral Drops are used to treat infections of the mouth and oral cavity caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans. Infection with Candida (candidiasis) is also known as oral thrush and appears as patches of creamy/white spots in the mouth, usually the tongue or cheeks, but can spread to the gums and back of the throat. The infection can cause discomfort and bleed if disturbed such as when brushing your teeth. Candida is normally present in the mouth in small amounts and is kept from spreading by other microorganisms. However, if Candida grows unchecked and increases in numbers sufficient to tip the healthy balance between yeast and bacteria, this can cause infection. Some conditions like diabetes, impaired immune system, such as those imunocompromised by HIV infection can disturb this balance; also some medications like antibiotics and corticosteroids. Wearing ill-fitting dentures can also increase the risk of Candida infection. Nilstat Oral Drops are used as a topical treatment to kill the Candida yeast that causes infection in the mouth, relieving symptoms and preventing spread of infection. How does Nilstat Oral Drops work? Nilstat Oral Drops contain nystatin, an antifungal that works by binding to ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membrane that is not found in animal cells. This weakens the fungal cell membrane, causing a change in permeability and allowing the cell contents to leak out, which kills the fungus, preventing the infection from spreading and relieving symptoms caused by the infection. Nilstat Oral Drops do not absorb into the blood in sufficient amounts to be effective anywhere else in the body. What does Nilstat Oral Drops contain? Nilstat Oral Drops contain the active ingredient nystatin (100,000 units/mL), which is an antifungal used to treat Intestinal candidiasis. They also contain propyl hydroxybenzoate, sucrose, polysorbate 80, sodium calciumedetate, methyl hydroxybenzoate, purified water, bentonite, quinoline yellow CI 47005, cherry flavour F-1242. Treating oral thrush with Nilstat Oral Drops Nilstat Oral Drops contain nystatin, an antifungal used to treat infections of the mouth and oral cavity caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans, also known as oral thrush. Candida is normally present in the mouth in small amounts and is kept from spreading by a healthy balance between yeast and bacteria. However, some conditions like diabetes and impaired immune system, such as those imunocompromised by HIV infection can disturb this balance; also some medications like antibiotics and corticosteroids. This allows Candida to grow unchecked and result in an infection, which appears as patches of creamy/white spots in the mouth, usually the tongue or cheeks, but can spread to the gums and back of the throat. Wearing ill-fitting dentures can also increase the risk of Candida infection. Nilstat Oral Drops work by binding to ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membrane that is not found in animal cells. This weakens the fungal cell membrane, causing a change in permeability and allowing the cell contents to leak out, which kills the fungus, preventing the infection from spreading and relieving symptoms caused by the infection, including discomfort and bleeding. What are the side effects of Nilstat Oral Drops? The most commonly reported side effects when taking Nilstat Oral Drops are gastrointestinal distress including diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. When should Nilstat Oral Drops not be used? You should not use Nilstat Oral Drops if you: are allergic to nystatin or any ingredients in Nilstat Oral Drops are pregnant or are breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor How should Nilstat Oral Drops be taken? You should take your Nilstat Oral Drops using the syringe provided four times daily. Shake the bottle and then fill the 1mL syringe with Nilstat Oral Drops. Drop the full amount in the syringe into your mouth or under your tongue. Leave in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing and ensure all areas of the infection are covered. Wash the syringe and repeat after 3 hours. You should continue taking your Nilstat Oral Drops daily until the contents of the bottle have been used up otherwise the infection may not be fully cleared up and may return. How long should you take Nilstat Oral Drops? You should continue taking your Nilstat Oral Drops daily until the contents of the bottle have been used up otherwise the infection may not be fully cleared up and may return. Missed dose of Nilstat Oral Drops If you miss a dose of Nilstat Oral Drops take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose. How should Nilstat Oral Drops be stored? You should store your Nilstat Oral Drops below 25°C in a cool dry place.
Vaclovir (Valaciclovir) 500mg Vaclovir general information What is Vaclovir used for? Vaclovir tablets 500mg are used to treat infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), including cold sores (herpes labialis); also initial and recurrent episodes of genital herpes in people with a healthy immune system, and can prevent lesions when taken as soon as symptoms of an HSV recurrence appears. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used for suppression of recurrent genital herpes infections in people with an active immune system (immunocompetent) and to reduce the transmission of genital herpes to others. In HIV-infected patients who are immunocompromised, Vaclovir tablets 500mg are used for prevention (prophylaxis) of herpes infections. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, and to treat chickenpox, caused by the closely related Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) in children who are at least 2 years old. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used to treat Herpes zoster (shingles) caused by VZV in immunocompetent adults, provided the infection is less than 72 hours duration. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used to prevent opportunistic infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) and other herpes virus infections (HSV, VZV) following organ transplantation How does Vaclovir work? Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, a prodrug of acyclovir that is more readily absorbed and is converted to acyclovir by the liver. Valacyclovir in Vaclovir tablets 500mg then works in the same way as acyclovir, as an antiviral agent that is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes; and also against the closely related varicella zoster herpes virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. Acyclovir inhibits the action of a viral enzyme (DNA polymerase), blocking viral DNA synthesis without affecting normal cellular processes. This prevents the virus replicating and therefore, stops the growth and spread of the virus, relieving symptoms of the infection and helping the body to fight off the infection. Vaclovir tablets 500mg will not cure a herpes infection, as the virus can lie dormant in infected cells until reactivated when immunity is low due to stress or other illness or even exposure to sunlight, causing new infections like cold sores and shingles; but it does reduce pain and help the sores caused by the infection to heal faster. What does Vaclovir contain? Vaclovir tablets 500mg contains the active ingredient valacyclovir 500mg, an antiviral used to treat herpes virus infections. They also contain microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate in the tablet core and hypromellose, titanium dioxide and polyethylene glycol in the film coat. Treating herpes infection with Vaclovir Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, an antiviral agent which is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes and also against the closely related varicella zoster herpes virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. HSV Infections are characterised by blisters which form in the mucous membranes of the mouth, lips or genitals and crust over to form a scab as they heal. Vaclovir tablets 500mg stop the virus in infected cells from being able to replicate and spread, helping to relieve symptoms and heal the blisters. Treating shingles with Vaclovir-500 Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, an antiviral agent which is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes and also against the closely related varicella zoster herpes virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. Herpes zoster or shingles is caused by the same type of herpes virus that causes the common childhood infection chicken pox (varicella). The blisters associated with chicken pox are characteristic of the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (of the herpes family) which migrate to nerve cells and remain dormant (not replicating) once chicken pox blisters have gone. Years later, the virus can be activated by stress, other illness or even exposure to sunlight, causing the virus to travel down the nerve and infect the skin again, replicating and causing the painful rash of blisters associated with shingles as well as nerve pain or post-herpetic neuralgia. Vaclovir tablets 500mg can help reduce the duration and severity of acute symptoms and rash as well as reduce zoster-associated pain. Vaclovir for genital herpes Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, an antiviral agent which is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes, although HSV-I can also cause genital herpes, which is a sexually transmitted disease characterised by painful sores and blisters around the genital areas. Genital herpes can recur several times, particularly if your immune system is low or compromised. Vaclovir tablets 500mg can be used to treat an initial infection of genital herpes and reduce painful symptoms; and is also used for suppression to prevent the infection recurring. What are the side effects of Vaclovir? The most commonly reported side effects when taking Vaclovir tablets 500mg include headache, nausea, photosensitivity. When should Vaclovir not be used? You should not use Vaclovir tablets 500mg if you: are allergic to valacyclovir or any ingredients in Vaclovir are pregnant or are breastfeeding have kidney or liver disease have had a bone marrow transplant are taking medicines that interact with Vaclovir-500, without discussion with your doctor, including probenecid (a treatment for gout), cimetidine for ulcers, methotrexate for cancer treatment, the immunosuppressant ciclosporin, the antiviral foscarnet, aminoglycoside antibiotics. What medications interact with Vaclovir? Several medications interact with Vaclovir and should either not be taken while you are taking Vaclovir or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor: Drugs that affect Vaclovir: probenecid (a treatment for gout), cimetidine for ulcers, methotrexate for cancer treatment, the immunosuppressant ciclosporin, the antiviral foscarnet, aminoglycoside antibiotics How should Vaclovir be taken? You should take your Vaclovir tablets 500mg swallowed whole with a glass of water with or without food, once, twice or three times daily depending on what you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendations. You should start taking your Vaclovir tablets 500mg as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms, such as tingling, burning, blisters. The dose you take, how often and for how long depends on what you are being treated for and your doctors recommendations. Your course of treatment may last for 3 to 10 days for an initial infection or longer, depending on your condition and whether you are taking Vaclovir tablets 500mg for initial or recurrent infection or for prevention. How long should you take Vaclovir? You should continue to take your Vaclovir-500 for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for 3-10 day, or longer depending on your condition and what you are being treated for. Missed dose of Vaclovir If you miss a dose of Vaclovir tablets 500mg take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose. How should Vaclovir be stored? You should store your Vaclovir tablets 500mg below 25°C in a cool dry place.
Teva Propranolol 10mg Tablets Teva Propranolol general information What is Teva Propranolol used for? Teva tablets 10mg are used to treat a variety of heart conditions including control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary atherosclerosis. Teva Propranolol is also used for reducing situational and generalised anxiety, particularly the physical symptoms of anxiety (somatic), preventing migraine, management of essential tremor and as an adjunctive treatment of the management thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid). Teva Propranolol is also used as prophylaxis to prevent bleeding due to portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the portal veins from the stomach, spleen, pancreas an intestine) and esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the oesophagus); also, for hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (thickening of the heart muscle causing obstruction to blood flow). Teva tablets 10mg work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload on the heart (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand by the heart, which results in increased blood flow and lower blood pressure. How does Teva Propranolol work? Teva Propranolol contains propranolol, which is a nonselective beta-blocker or antagonist that binds to the beta-receptor and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels. Propranolol in Teva tablets 10mg blocks these actions of adrenaline, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Teva Propranolol, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue. What does Teva Propranolol contain? Teva Propranolol contains the active ingredient propranolol 10mg, a beta blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline, to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions, and is used to treat a variety of conditions. What are the inactive ingredients in Teva Propranolol Tablets? Teva Propranolol also contains the following inactive ingredients: Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminium lake Cl15985, Lactose monohydrate, Magnesium stearate, Maize starch, Povidone, Quinoline yellow, and Sodium starch glycolate. Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Teva Propranolol Teva tablets 10mg contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure. Teva Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels (vasodilation), reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better. Treating angina with Teva Propranolol Teva Propranolol tablets contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in the heart muscle, which increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Teva Propranolol is used for management of angina by reducing heart rate and force of contraction of the heart and widening blood vessels. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and the reduced workload relieves symptoms of angina, such as chest pain and breathlessness on exertion. What are the side effects of Teva Propranolol? The most commonly reported side effects when taking Teva Propranolol include, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, bradycardia (slow heart rate), tiredness, dizziness, hypotension (low heart rate), coldness of the extremities, peripheral vasoconstriction, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion. When should Teva Propranolol not be used? You should not use Teva Propranolol if you: are allergic to propranolol or any ingredients in Teva Propranolol have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines have certain other heart problems are taking medication that may interact with Teva Propranolol, including other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders. What medications interact with Teva Propranolol? Several medications interact with Teva Propranolol and should either not be taken while you are taking Teva Propranolol or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor: Drugs that cause a serious reaction with Teva Propranolol: other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine, ergotamine and derivatives for migraine Drugs that affect Teva Propranolol: adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis, cimetidine for reflux and ulcers, chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders, antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin Drugs that are affected by Teva Propranolol: chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders How should Teva Propranolol be taken? You should take your Teva Propranolol tablets with a glass of water, with or without food. The number of tablets you take each day, how often you take them depends on the condition you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendations. You should continue take your Teva Propranolol tablets every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual, and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly. You should continue take your Teva Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for. How long should you take Teva Propranolol? You should continue take your Teva Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Missed dose of Teva Propranolol If you miss a dose of Teva Propranolol, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose. How should Teva Propranolol be stored? You should store your Teva Propranolol below 25°C in a cool dry place kept well out of reach of children.
IPCA Propranolol 40mg Tablets Ipca Propranolol general information What is Ipca Propranolol used for? Ipca tablets 40mg are used to treat a variety of heart conditions including control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary atherosclerosis. Ipca Propranolol is also used for reducing situational and generalised anxiety, particularly the physical symptoms of anxiety (somatic), preventing migraine, management of essential tremor and as an adjunctive treatment of the management thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid). Ipca Propranolol is also used as prophylaxis to prevent bleeding due to portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the portal veins from the stomach, spleen, pancreas an intestine) and esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the oesophagus); also, for hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (thickening of the heart muscle causing obstruction to blood flow). Ipca tablets 40mg work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload on the heart (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand by the heart, which results in increased blood flow and lower blood pressure. How does Ipca Propranolol work? Ipca Propranolol contains propranolol, which is a nonselective beta-blocker or antagonist that binds to the beta-receptor and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels. Propranolol in Ipca tablets 40mg blocks these actions of adrenaline, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Ipca Propranolol, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue. What does Ipca Propranolol contain? Ipca Propranolol contains the active ingredient propranolol 40mg, a beta blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline, to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions, and is used to treat a variety of conditions. What are the inactive ingredients in Ipca Propranolol Tablets? Ipca Propranolol also contains the following inactive ingredients: Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminium lake Cl15985, Lactose monohydrate, Magnesium stearate, Maize starch, Povidone, Quinoline yellow, and Sodium starch glycolate. Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Ipca Propranolol Ipca tablets 40mg contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure. Ipca Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels (vasodilation), reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better. Treating angina with Ipca Propranolol Ipca Propranolol tablets contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in the heart muscle, which increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Ipca Propranolol is used for management of angina by reducing heart rate and force of contraction of the heart and widening blood vessels. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and the reduced workload relieves symptoms of angina, such as chest pain and breathlessness on exertion. What are the side effects of Ipca Propranolol? The most commonly reported side effects when taking Ipca Propranolol include, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, bradycardia (slow heart rate), tiredness, dizziness, hypotension (low heart rate), coldness of the extremities, peripheral vasoconstriction, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion. When should Ipca Propranolol not be used? You should not use Ipca Propranolol if you: are allergic to propranolol or any ingredients in Ipca Propranolol have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines have certain other heart problems are taking medication that may interact with Ipca Propranolol, including other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders. What medications interact with Ipca Propranolol? Several medications interact with Ipca Propranolol and should either not be taken while you are taking Ipca Propranolol or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor: Drugs that cause a serious reaction with Ipca Propranolol: other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine, ergotamine and derivatives for migraine Drugs that affect Ipca Propranolol: adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis, cimetidine for reflux and ulcers, chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders, antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin Drugs that are affected by Ipca Propranolol: chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders How should Ipca Propranolol be taken? You should take your Ipca Propranolol tablets with a glass of water, with or without food. The number of tablets you take each day, how often you take them depends on the condition you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendations. You should continue take your Ipca Propranolol tablets every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual, and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly. You should continue take your Ipca Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for. How long should you take Ipca Propranolol? You should continue take your Ipca Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Missed dose of Ipca Propranolol If you miss a dose of Ipca Propranolol, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose. How should Ipca Propranolol be stored? You should store your Ipca Propranolol below 25°C in a cool dry place kept well out of reach of children.
Cardinol 160 LA (Propranolol) Cardinol general information What is Cardinol used for? Cardinol 160mg capsules are used to treat a variety of conditions including, control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina (chest pain) and long-term prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack). Cardinol capsules 160 LA work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure. How does Cardinol work? Cardinol capsules 160mg contain propanolol, which is a beta-blocker or selective beta-receptor antagonist and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels. These actions of adrenaline are blocked by propanolol in Cardinol capsules 160mg, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Cardinol capsules 160 LA, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue. Cardinol capsules 160mg are formulated for long acting slow release of propanolol over a 24 hour period so that you need only take one capsule a day. What Cardinol doses are available? Cardinol is available to order and buy online from Inhouse Pharmacy in the following doses: Cardinol 10mg tablets Cardinol 40mg tablets Cardinol 160mg capsules (long-acting slow release) What does Cardinol contain? Cardinol 160mg capsules contain spheroids of the active ingredient propanolol hydrochloride, a beta-blocker and beta-receptor agonist that blocks the action of adrenaline to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions. These spheroids have a sustained release coating to provide long action. Propanolol Cardinol 160mg capsules also contain sucrose, maize starch, shellac, talc and the gelatin capsule. What is the difference between Cardinol long acting capsules and Cardinol tablets? Cardinol tablets are formulated for rapid release and absorption and contain lower concentrations of active ingredient than capsules. Cardinol capsules contain slow release spheroids which release the active ingredient over a longer time period for slower but sustained drug absorption, which means that you need only take one capsule a day to get the same dose of drug as several tablets taken each day. Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Cardinol Cardinol capsules 160mg contain propanolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline in stimulating beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure. Cardinol capsules 160 LA are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels, reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better, Reducing heart rate with Cardinol Cardinol 160mg capsules contain propanolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline in stimulating beta-receptors in the heart muscle. Adrenaline increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Cardinol capsules 160 LA are used for management of angina (chest pain) and long-term prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack) by widening blood vessels, reducing heart rate and the force of contraction of the heart. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and relieves symptoms of angina including chest pain and breathlessness on exertion. What are the side effects of Cardinol? The mot common side effects reported while taking Cardinol capsules 160mg include: tiredness, dizziness, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion, dry eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain. When should Cardinol not be used? You should not use Cardinol capsules 160mg if you: are allergic to propranolol hydrochloride or any other ingredients in Cardinol 160 LA have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines have certain other heart problems are taking medication that may interact with Cardinol 160mg capsules, including: other medicines for high blood pressure; angina or an irregular heart beat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders How should Cardinol be taken? You should take your Cardinol capsules 160mg with a glass of water, swallowed whole with or without food, usually once daily either morning or evening, but at the same time each day. You should take Cardinol capsules 160 LA according to your doctor’s recommendations and the number of capsules you take each day, how often you take them and for how long depends on the condition you are being treated for. The dose you are taking may be increased by your doctor. You must take your capsules every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly. How long should you take Cardinol? You should take your Cardinol capsules 160mg for as long as your doctor recommendations, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Missed dose of Cardinol If you miss a dose of Cardinol capsules 160mg, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose. How Cardinol name be stored? You should store your Cardinol capsules 160mg below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.

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Nilstat Oral Drops general information

What is Nilstat Oral Drops used for?

Nilstat Oral Drops are used to treat infections of the mouth and oral cavity caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans. Infection with Candida (candidiasis) is also known as oral thrush and appears as patches of creamy/white spots in the mouth, usually the tongue or cheeks, but can spread to the gums and back of the throat. The infection can cause discomfort and bleed if disturbed such as when brushing your teeth. Candida is normally present in the mouth in small amounts and is kept from spreading by other microorganisms. However, if Candida grows unchecked and increases in numbers sufficient to tip the healthy balance between yeast and bacteria, this can cause infection. Some conditions like diabetes, impaired immune system, such as those imunocompromised by HIV infection can disturb this balance; also some medications like antibiotics and corticosteroids. Wearing ill-fitting dentures can also increase the risk of Candida infection. Nilstat Oral Drops are used as a topical treatment to kill the Candida yeast that causes infection in the mouth, relieving symptoms and preventing spread of infection.

How does Nilstat Oral Drops work?

Nilstat Oral Drops contain nystatin, an antifungal that works by binding to ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membrane that is not found in animal cells. This weakens the fungal cell membrane, causing a change in permeability and allowing the cell contents to leak out, which kills the fungus, preventing the infection from spreading and relieving symptoms caused by the infection. Nilstat Oral Drops do not absorb into the blood in sufficient amounts to be effective anywhere else in the body.

What does Nilstat Oral Drops contain?

Nilstat Oral Drops contain the active ingredient nystatin (100,000 units/mL), which is an antifungal used to treat Intestinal candidiasis. They also contain propyl hydroxybenzoate, sucrose, polysorbate 80, sodium calciumedetate, methyl hydroxybenzoate, purified water, bentonite, quinoline yellow CI 47005, cherry flavour F-1242.

Treating oral thrush with Nilstat Oral Drops

Nilstat Oral Drops contain nystatin, an antifungal used to treat infections of the mouth and oral cavity caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans, also known as oral thrush. Candida is normally present in the mouth in small amounts and is kept from spreading by a healthy balance between yeast and bacteria. However, some conditions like diabetes and impaired immune system, such as those imunocompromised by HIV infection can disturb this balance; also some medications like antibiotics and corticosteroids. This allows Candida to grow unchecked and result in an infection, which appears as patches of creamy/white spots in the mouth, usually the tongue or cheeks, but can spread to the gums and back of the throat. Wearing ill-fitting dentures can also increase the risk of Candida infection. Nilstat Oral Drops work by binding to ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membrane that is not found in animal cells. This weakens the fungal cell membrane, causing a change in permeability and allowing the cell contents to leak out, which kills the fungus, preventing the infection from spreading and relieving symptoms caused by the infection, including discomfort and bleeding.

What are the side effects of Nilstat Oral Drops?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Nilstat Oral Drops are gastrointestinal distress including diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

When should Nilstat Oral Drops not be used?

You should not use Nilstat Oral Drops if you:

are allergic to nystatin or any ingredients in Nilstat Oral Drops
are pregnant or are breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor

How should Nilstat Oral Drops be taken?

You should take your Nilstat Oral Drops using the syringe provided four times daily. Shake the bottle and then fill the 1mL syringe with Nilstat Oral Drops. Drop the full amount in the syringe into your mouth or under your tongue. Leave in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing and ensure all areas of the infection are covered. Wash the syringe and repeat after 3 hours. You should continue taking your Nilstat Oral Drops daily until the contents of the bottle have been used up otherwise the infection may not be fully cleared up and may return.

How long should you take Nilstat Oral Drops?

You should continue taking your Nilstat Oral Drops daily until the contents of the bottle have been used up otherwise the infection may not be fully cleared up and may return.

Missed dose of Nilstat Oral Drops

If you miss a dose of Nilstat Oral Drops take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Nilstat Oral Drops be stored?

You should store your Nilstat Oral Drops below 25°C in a cool dry place.

Vaclovir (Valaciclovir) 500mg

Vaclovir general information

What is Vaclovir used for?

Vaclovir tablets 500mg are used to treat infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), including cold sores (herpes labialis); also initial and recurrent episodes of genital herpes in people with a healthy immune system, and can prevent lesions when taken as soon as symptoms of an HSV recurrence appears. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used for suppression of recurrent genital herpes infections in people with an active immune system (immunocompetent) and to reduce the transmission of genital herpes to others. In HIV-infected patients who are immunocompromised, Vaclovir tablets 500mg are used for prevention (prophylaxis) of herpes infections. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, and to treat chickenpox, caused by the closely related Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) in children who are at least 2 years old. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used to treat Herpes zoster (shingles) caused by VZV in immunocompetent adults, provided the infection is less than 72 hours duration. Vaclovir tablets 500mg are also used to prevent opportunistic infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) and other herpes virus infections (HSV, VZV) following organ transplantation

How does Vaclovir work?

Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, a prodrug of acyclovir that is more readily absorbed and is converted to acyclovir by the liver. Valacyclovir in Vaclovir tablets 500mg then works in the same way as acyclovir, as an antiviral agent that is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes; and also against the closely related varicella zoster herpes virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. Acyclovir inhibits the action of a viral enzyme (DNA polymerase), blocking viral DNA synthesis without affecting normal cellular processes. This prevents the virus replicating and therefore, stops the growth and spread of the virus, relieving symptoms of the infection and helping the body to fight off the infection. Vaclovir tablets 500mg will not cure a herpes infection, as the virus can lie dormant in infected cells until reactivated when immunity is low due to stress or other illness or even exposure to sunlight, causing new infections like cold sores and shingles; but it does reduce pain and help the sores caused by the infection to heal faster.

What does Vaclovir contain?

Vaclovir tablets 500mg contains the active ingredient valacyclovir 500mg, an antiviral used to treat herpes virus infections. They also contain microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate in the tablet core and hypromellose, titanium dioxide and polyethylene glycol in the film coat.

Treating herpes infection with Vaclovir

Treating shingles with Vaclovir-500

Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, an antiviral agent which is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes and also against the closely related varicella zoster herpes virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. Herpes zoster or shingles is caused by the same type of herpes virus that causes the common childhood infection chicken pox (varicella). The blisters associated with chicken pox are characteristic of the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (of the herpes family) which migrate to nerve cells and remain dormant (not replicating) once chicken pox blisters have gone. Years later, the virus can be activated by stress, other illness or even exposure to sunlight, causing the virus to travel down the nerve and infect the skin again, replicating and causing the painful rash of blisters associated with shingles as well as nerve pain or post-herpetic neuralgia. Vaclovir tablets 500mg can help reduce the duration and severity of acute symptoms and rash as well as reduce zoster-associated pain.

Vaclovir for genital herpes

Vaclovir tablets 500mg contain valacyclovir, an antiviral agent which is highly active against both types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-I, that causes cold sores and HSV-II that causes genital herpes, although HSV-I can also cause genital herpes, which is a sexually transmitted disease characterised by painful sores and blisters around the genital areas. Genital herpes can recur several times, particularly if your immune system is low or compromised. Vaclovir tablets 500mg can be used to treat an initial infection of genital herpes and reduce painful symptoms; and is also used for suppression to prevent the infection recurring.

What are the side effects of Vaclovir?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Vaclovir tablets 500mg include headache, nausea, photosensitivity.

When should Vaclovir not be used?

You should not use Vaclovir tablets 500mg if you:

are allergic to valacyclovir or any ingredients in Vaclovir
are pregnant or are breastfeeding
have kidney or liver disease
have had a bone marrow transplant
are taking medicines that interact with Vaclovir-500, without discussion with your doctor, including probenecid (a treatment for gout), cimetidine for ulcers, methotrexate for cancer treatment, the immunosuppressant ciclosporin, the antiviral foscarnet, aminoglycoside antibiotics.

What medications interact with Vaclovir?

Several medications interact with Vaclovir and should either not be taken while you are taking Vaclovir or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor:

Drugs that affect Vaclovir: probenecid (a treatment for gout), cimetidine for ulcers, methotrexate for cancer treatment, the immunosuppressant ciclosporin, the antiviral foscarnet, aminoglycoside antibiotics

How should Vaclovir be taken?

You should take your Vaclovir tablets 500mg swallowed whole with a glass of water with or without food, once, twice or three times daily depending on what you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendations. You should start taking your Vaclovir tablets 500mg as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms, such as tingling, burning, blisters. The dose you take, how often and for how long depends on what you are being treated for and your doctors recommendations. Your course of treatment may last for 3 to 10 days for an initial infection or longer, depending on your condition and whether you are taking Vaclovir tablets 500mg for initial or recurrent infection or for prevention.

How long should you take Vaclovir?

You should continue to take your Vaclovir-500 for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for 3-10 day, or longer depending on your condition and what you are being treated for.

Missed dose of Vaclovir

If you miss a dose of Vaclovir tablets 500mg take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Vaclovir be stored?

You should store your Vaclovir tablets 500mg below 25°C in a cool dry place.

Teva Propranolol 10mg Tablets

Teva Propranolol general information

What is Teva Propranolol used for?

Teva tablets 10mg are used to treat a variety of heart conditions including control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary atherosclerosis.

Teva Propranolol is also used for reducing situational and generalised anxiety, particularly the physical symptoms of anxiety (somatic), preventing migraine, management of essential tremor and as an adjunctive treatment of the management thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid).

Teva Propranolol is also used as prophylaxis to prevent bleeding due to portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the portal veins from the stomach, spleen, pancreas an intestine) and esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the oesophagus); also, for hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (thickening of the heart muscle causing obstruction to blood flow).

Teva tablets 10mg work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload on the heart (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand by the heart, which results in increased blood flow and lower blood pressure.

How does Teva Propranolol work?

Teva Propranolol contains propranolol, which is a nonselective beta-blocker or antagonist that binds to the beta-receptor and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels.

Propranolol in Teva tablets 10mg blocks these actions of adrenaline, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Teva Propranolol, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue.

What does Teva Propranolol contain?

Teva Propranolol contains the active ingredient propranolol 10mg, a beta blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline, to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions, and is used to treat a variety of conditions.

What are the inactive ingredients in Teva Propranolol Tablets?

Teva Propranolol also contains the following inactive ingredients: Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminium lake Cl15985, Lactose monohydrate, Magnesium stearate, Maize starch, Povidone, Quinoline yellow, and Sodium starch glycolate.

Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Teva Propranolol

Teva tablets 10mg contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure.

Teva Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels (vasodilation), reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better.

Treating angina with Teva Propranolol

Teva Propranolol tablets contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in the heart muscle, which increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Teva Propranolol is used for management of angina by reducing heart rate and force of contraction of the heart and widening blood vessels. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and the reduced workload relieves symptoms of angina, such as chest pain and breathlessness on exertion.

What are the side effects of Teva Propranolol?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Teva Propranolol include, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, bradycardia (slow heart rate), tiredness, dizziness, hypotension (low heart rate), coldness of the extremities, peripheral vasoconstriction, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion.

When should Teva Propranolol not be used?

You should not use Teva Propranolol if you:

are allergic to propranolol or any ingredients in Teva Propranolol
have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm
are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin
have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina
have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines
have certain other heart problems
are taking medication that may interact with Teva Propranolol, including other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders.

What medications interact with Teva Propranolol?

Several medications interact with Teva Propranolol and should either not be taken while you are taking Teva Propranolol or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor:

Drugs that cause a serious reaction with Teva Propranolol: other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine, ergotamine and derivatives for migraine
Drugs that affect Teva Propranolol: adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis, cimetidine for reflux and ulcers, chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders, antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin
Drugs that are affected by Teva Propranolol: chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders

How should Teva Propranolol be taken?

You should take your Teva Propranolol tablets with a glass of water, with or without food. The number of tablets you take each day, how often you take them depends on the condition you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendations. You should continue take your Teva Propranolol tablets every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual, and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly. You should continue take your Teva Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for.

How long should you take Teva Propranolol?

You should continue take your Teva Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for.

Missed dose of Teva Propranolol

If you miss a dose of Teva Propranolol, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Teva Propranolol be stored?

You should store your Teva Propranolol below 25°C in a cool dry place kept well out of reach of children.

IPCA Propranolol 40mg Tablets

Ipca Propranolol general information

What is Ipca Propranolol used for?

Ipca tablets 40mg are used to treat a variety of heart conditions including control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary atherosclerosis.

Ipca Propranolol is also used for reducing situational and generalised anxiety, particularly the physical symptoms of anxiety (somatic), preventing migraine, management of essential tremor and as an adjunctive treatment of the management thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid).

Ipca Propranolol is also used as prophylaxis to prevent bleeding due to portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the portal veins from the stomach, spleen, pancreas an intestine) and esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the oesophagus); also, for hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (thickening of the heart muscle causing obstruction to blood flow).

Ipca tablets 40mg work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload on the heart (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand by the heart, which results in increased blood flow and lower blood pressure.

How does Ipca Propranolol work?

Ipca Propranolol contains propranolol, which is a nonselective beta-blocker or antagonist that binds to the beta-receptor and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels.

Propranolol in Ipca tablets 40mg blocks these actions of adrenaline, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Ipca Propranolol, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue.

What does Ipca Propranolol contain?

Ipca Propranolol contains the active ingredient propranolol 40mg, a beta blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline, to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions, and is used to treat a variety of conditions.

What are the inactive ingredients in Ipca Propranolol Tablets?

Ipca Propranolol also contains the following inactive ingredients: Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminium lake Cl15985, Lactose monohydrate, Magnesium stearate, Maize starch, Povidone, Quinoline yellow, and Sodium starch glycolate.

Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Ipca Propranolol

Ipca tablets 40mg contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure.

Ipca Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels (vasodilation), reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better.

Treating angina with Ipca Propranolol

Ipca Propranolol tablets contain propranolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in the heart muscle, which increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Ipca Propranolol is used for management of angina by reducing heart rate and force of contraction of the heart and widening blood vessels. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and the reduced workload relieves symptoms of angina, such as chest pain and breathlessness on exertion.

What are the side effects of Ipca Propranolol?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Ipca Propranolol include, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, bradycardia (slow heart rate), tiredness, dizziness, hypotension (low heart rate), coldness of the extremities, peripheral vasoconstriction, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion.

When should Ipca Propranolol not be used?

You should not use Ipca Propranolol if you:

are allergic to propranolol or any ingredients in Ipca Propranolol
have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm
are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin
have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina
have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines
have certain other heart problems
are taking medication that may interact with Ipca Propranolol, including other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders.

What medications interact with Ipca Propranolol?

Several medications interact with Ipca Propranolol and should either not be taken while you are taking Ipca Propranolol or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor:

Drugs that cause a serious reaction with Ipca Propranolol: other medicines for high blood pressure angina or an irregular heartbeat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine, ergotamine and derivatives for migraine
Drugs that affect Ipca Propranolol: adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis, cimetidine for reflux and ulcers, chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders, antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin
Drugs that are affected by Ipca Propranolol: chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders

How should Ipca Propranolol be taken?

You should take your Ipca Propranolol tablets with a glass of water, with or without food. The number of tablets you take each day, how often you take them depends on the condition you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendations. You should continue take your Ipca Propranolol tablets every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual, and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly. You should continue take your Ipca Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for.

How long should you take Ipca Propranolol?

You should continue take your Ipca Propranolol tablets for as long as recommended by your doctor, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for.

Missed dose of Ipca Propranolol

If you miss a dose of Ipca Propranolol, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Ipca Propranolol be stored?

You should store your Ipca Propranolol below 25°C in a cool dry place kept well out of reach of children.

Cardinol 160 LA (Propranolol)

Cardinol general information

What is Cardinol used for?

Cardinol 160mg capsules are used to treat a variety of conditions including, control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina (chest pain) and long-term prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack). Cardinol capsules 160 LA work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

How does Cardinol work?

Cardinol capsules 160mg contain propanolol, which is a beta-blocker or selective beta-receptor antagonist and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels. These actions of adrenaline are blocked by propanolol in Cardinol capsules 160mg, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Cardinol capsules 160 LA, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue. Cardinol capsules 160mg are formulated for long acting slow release of propanolol over a 24 hour period so that you need only take one capsule a day.

What Cardinol doses are available?

Cardinol is available to order and buy online from Inhouse Pharmacy in the following doses:

Cardinol 10mg tablets
Cardinol 40mg tablets
Cardinol 160mg capsules (long-acting slow release)

What does Cardinol contain?

Cardinol 160mg capsules contain spheroids of the active ingredient propanolol hydrochloride, a beta-blocker and beta-receptor agonist that blocks the action of adrenaline to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions. These spheroids have a sustained release coating to provide long action. Propanolol Cardinol 160mg capsules also contain sucrose, maize starch, shellac, talc and the gelatin capsule.

What is the difference between Cardinol long acting capsules and Cardinol tablets?

Cardinol tablets are formulated for rapid release and absorption and contain lower concentrations of active ingredient than capsules. Cardinol capsules contain slow release spheroids which release the active ingredient over a longer time period for slower but sustained drug absorption, which means that you need only take one capsule a day to get the same dose of drug as several tablets taken each day.

Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Cardinol

Cardinol capsules 160mg contain propanolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline in stimulating beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure. Cardinol capsules 160 LA are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels, reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better,
Reducing heart rate with Cardinol
Cardinol 160mg capsules contain propanolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline in stimulating beta-receptors in the heart muscle. Adrenaline increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Cardinol capsules 160 LA are used for management of angina (chest pain) and long-term prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack) by widening blood vessels, reducing heart rate and the force of contraction of the heart. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and relieves symptoms of angina including chest pain and breathlessness on exertion.

What are the side effects of Cardinol?

The mot common side effects reported while taking Cardinol capsules 160mg include: tiredness, dizziness, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion, dry eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain.

When should Cardinol not be used?

You should not use Cardinol capsules 160mg if you:

are allergic to propranolol hydrochloride or any other ingredients in Cardinol 160 LA
have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm
are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin
have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina
have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines
have certain other heart problems
are taking medication that may interact with Cardinol 160mg capsules, including: other medicines for high blood pressure; angina or an irregular heart beat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders

How should Cardinol be taken?

You should take your Cardinol capsules 160mg with a glass of water, swallowed whole with or without food, usually once daily either morning or evening, but at the same time each day. You should take Cardinol capsules 160 LA according to your doctor’s recommendations and the number of capsules you take each day, how often you take them and for how long depends on the condition you are being treated for. The dose you are taking may be increased by your doctor. You must take your capsules every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly.

How long should you take Cardinol?

You should take your Cardinol capsules 160mg for as long as your doctor recommendations, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for.

Missed dose of Cardinol

If you miss a dose of Cardinol capsules 160mg, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How Cardinol name be stored?

You should store your Cardinol capsules 160mg below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.

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