Beta Nicardia Capsule 10'S

side effects. The most common side effects of taking BETA NICARDIA are headache, tiredness, feeling unwell, slow heartbeat and swelling of ankles. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you. USES OF BETA NICARDIAIt is used in adults to: Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevent angina pectoris (chest pain) Reduce the chances of heart attack or stroke HOW BETA NICARDIA WORKSBETA NICARDIA contains two medicines namely atenolol and nifedipine. Atenolol blocks the effects of certain hormones (adrenaline) in the body that naturally increases heart rate. This slows down the heartbeat and makes the heart to pump blood with a lesser force. Nifedipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels by blocking the entry of certain ions (calcium ions) within them that causes narrowing. This allows blood to flow more smoothly across the blood vessels and increases oxygen supply. Collectively, they reduce the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump more blood smoothly with less pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BETA NICARDIA as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take BETA NICARDIA at the same time each day. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Continue to take BETA NICARDIA for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF BETA NICARDIACOMMON headache tiredness, feeling unwell constipation swelling of ankles and legs (edema) cold hands and feet nausea, diarrhea slow heartbeat flushing (warmth and redness of face and neck) UNCOMMON sleep disturbances muscle weakness or cramps low blood pressure (symptoms like dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, occasional palpitations and rarely confusion) stomach pain fainting, dizziness migraine swollen joints nervousness or anxiety, shakiness vertigo (spinning sensation) difficult or painful urination, increased urine urgency impotence (inability to maintain erection) dry mouth change in eye vision RARE mood changes jaundice (yellowing of skin or eye white) skin rash hair thinning confusion hallucinations swelling or bleeding of gums decreased platelet counts dry eyes Stop taking BETA NICARDIA and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing) severe skin reactions (such as flaking or purple spots of the skin) caused by skin disease like exfoliative dermatitis or erythema multiform increase in chest pain which occurs at starting of the management or shortness of breath sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in loss of eyesight, shakiness fast heartbeat or breathing difficulty