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Nebicard 10 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, feeling dizzy, breathlessness, nausea, and edmea. 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Nebicard
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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. Nebicard 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Nebicard 10 Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels. This makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nebicard 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Nebicard 10 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.
Nebicard 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Nebicard 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Nebicard 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nebicard 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Nebicard 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nebicard 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nebicard 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
After 1 to 2 weeks of starting Nebicard 10 Tablet your blood pressure may decrease. However, it may take 4 weeks to see full benefits.
No, you should not stop taking Nebicard 10 Tablet even if you start feeling better. Nebicard 10 Tablet controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. If you stop Nebicard 10 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.
Taking more than the recommended doses of Nebicard 10 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 Nebicard 10 Tablet, contact your doctor immediately.
You have to be careful while taking both ibuprofen and Nebicard 10 Tablet and keep monitoring your blood pressure on a regular basis. The reason being, ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Nebicard 10 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.
No, Nebicard 10 Tablet does not have any effect on blood sugar levels. However, keep tracking your blood sugar levels because use of Nebicard 10 Tablet may mask the symptoms of low blood sugar levels, like fast heartbeat and palpitations.
Yes, Nebicard 10 Tablet can be given to patients who are 65 or above, but strictly as per the doctor’s advice. In this patient group, the doctor would recommend to start with the lowest dose and gradually reach the desired dosage. In patients who are 75 years or older, close monitoring of blood pressure is required.
No, Nebicard 10 Tablet has not been reported to cause weight gain. Talk to your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Nebicard 10 Tablet as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Yes, Nebicard 10 Tablet crosses the blood-brain barrier due to its lipophilic nature. Its lipophilic nature makes it capable of combining with lipids and fats. So, it is effective in the treatment of migraine and essential tremors. This could also cause higher chances of central nervous system effects such as lethargy, confusion, and depression.
Nebicard 10 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy since it decreases blood supply to the unborn baby which can result in death of the child in the womb. Decreased blood supply can slow down or retard the growth of the baby and may even lead to abortion or early labor. Inform your doctor that you are using Nebicard 10 Tablet if you have become pregnant, so that the doctor can change your medication.
Nebicard 10 Tablet may cause fatigue (tiredness) and dizziness. Be very cautious while driving or using any machines or tools. Talk to your doctor if you have these problems while taking Nebicard 10 Tablet.
