Hopace-2.5 Tablet

How to use Hopace-2.5 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. Hopace 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Hopace 2.5 Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Hopace 2.5 Tablet to improve blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes.
• It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
• It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
• Hopace 2.5 Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• Let your doctor know about any dizziness, cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
• It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
• Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Hopace 2.5 Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Hopace safe to use?

Yes, Hopace is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Hopace cause cough?

Yes, Hopace causes dry cough. It is one of the common side effects of Hopace.

Q. Does Hopace cause frequent urination?

No, Hopace does not affect the frequency of urination. However, it may increase the amount of urine you pass at one time.

Q. Does Hopace cause itching?

Yes, Hopace may cause allergic infections like itching of skin. However, it is not very commonly observed.

Q. Does Hopace increase the potassium levels in the blood?

Yes, Hopace can increase the potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). This is one of the most common side effects of Hopace.

Q. Does Hopace cause depression?

Yes, Hopace may cause depression. However, it is not very commonly observed.

Q. Does Hopace cause thinning of the blood?

No, Hopace does not cause blood thinning.Show moreShow less