Manufacturer: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Nebivolol(2.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet is also used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. It may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and no smoking help to enhance the working of this medicine.
The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
Nebivolol is a beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist that works via beta-1 receptor blockade; hence, it classifies as a cardioselective beta-blocker. Beta-blockers are also classified as vasodilators and non-vasodilators based on their vasodilatory capabilities.
The pharmacokinetic features of nebivolol vary according to the phenotype of the metabolizer. After a 15-mg dose, peak plasma concentrations were reached at 0.5 to 2 hours in extensive metabolizers and in 3 to 6 hours in poor metabolizers. Absorption of nebivolol is very similar to that of an oral solution.
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 Sonicard
Nausea
Headache
Slow heart rate
Fatigue
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Cold extremities
Nebivolol is contraindicated in patients with Child-Pugh class C hepatic impairment. Myasthenia gravis: Use nebivolol with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and Raynaud disease: Nebivolol can precipitate the symptoms of arterial insufficiency.
Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Nebivolol is an FDA-approved medication used to treat hypertension. [1] Beta-blockers are a class of agents used to treat multiple conditions such as hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, anxiety, hyperthyroidism, migraine prevention, and prevent essential tremors.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Sonicard 2.5mg 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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. Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet take to start working?
After 1 to 2 weeks of starting Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet your blood pressure may decrease. However, it may take 4 weeks to see full benefits.
Q. Now that my blood pressure has become normal, can I stop taking Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. If you stop Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet suddenly, you may increase your chances of having angina, heart attack, or irregular heart-beat. Talk to your doctor who may advise you to decrease the dose gradually over 1 to 2 weeks.
Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended doses of Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet may cause very slow heart-beat, low blood pressure with possible fainting, difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, and acute heart failure. In case you take excess of Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet, contact your doctor immediately.
Q. Can Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet be taken if I am taking ibuprofen?
You have to be careful while taking both ibuprofen and Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet and keep monitoring your blood pressure on a regular basis. The reason being, ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Sonicard 2.5mg Tablet and your blood pressure may increase. Similarly, discontinuing ibuprofen may decrease your blood pressure. This is usually seen in cases where ibuprofen is used for a longer time.
