Byscard Tablets 10mg

Product Description

Product Name: Byscard Tablets 10mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 14's

Manufactured By: The Searle Company

Used For:

1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Byscard Tablets help lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the heart's workload.
2. Heart Failure: Used to improve heart function in some patients with heart failure.
3. Angina Prevention (Chest Pain): Helps in managing and preventing angina by reducing the heart's oxygen demand.
4. Arrhythmias (Abnormal Heart Rhythms): Assists in controlling the heart rate in patients with irregular heartbeats.

Side Effects:

1. Fatigue or tiredness
2. Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly
3. Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
4. Headache
5. Nausea or upset stomach
6. Cold extremities (hands and feet may feel cold)
7. Breathing difficulties (rare but possible in patients with asthma or respiratory conditions)

Precautions:

1. Pre-existing Heart Conditions: Consult your doctor if you have severe heart issues like heart block, as beta-blockers can affect heart function.
2. Liver or Kidney Dysfunction: Your dosage may need to be adjusted based on liver or kidney function.
3. Respiratory Diseases: Those with asthma or other chronic respiratory issues should use caution, as beta-blockers may worsen breathing problems.
4. Diabetes: Byscard can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as an increased heart rate, so monitoring is important for diabetics.
5. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult with your healthcare provider before using Byscard if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
6. Abrupt Discontinuation: Stopping Byscard suddenly can cause a rapid increase in blood pressure or worsen heart conditions, so it should be done under medical guidance.