Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

Overview Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.You can take Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.Nausea, taste change, stomach pain, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Usually, it may increases the level of potassium level in the blood. Hence, it is advised to avoid potassium rich food or supplements. If you experience dizziness, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Major Benefits of Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet:

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. Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common Side effects of Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet:

• Nausea
• Taste change
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Cough
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Decreased blood pressure

How to use Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet:

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. Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet works:

Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

What if you forget to take Forticard 2.5mg/50mg Tablet :

If you miss a dose of Forticard 2.5mg/50mg 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.