Byscard Tablets 5mg

Product Description

Product Name: Byscard Tablets 5mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 14's

Manufactured By: The Searle Company

Used For:

1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Byscard 5 mg helps reduce elevated blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing the heart's workload.
2. Heart Failure: Can be used to improve heart function and manage symptoms in patients with heart failure.
3. Angina Prevention (Chest Pain): Helps to reduce and prevent episodes of chest pain by lowering the heart's oxygen demand.
4. Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats): Assists in controlling the heart rate in cases of abnormal heart rhythms.

Side Effects:

1. Fatigue or tiredness
2. Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing
3. Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
4. Headache
5. Nausea or digestive discomfort
6. Cold hands and feet
7. Shortness of breath (rare, especially in patients with respiratory conditions)

Precautions:

1. Pre-existing Heart Conditions: If you have serious heart issues such as heart block, consult your doctor before using Byscard.
2. Liver or Kidney Impairment: Dosage may need adjustment if you have liver or kidney dysfunction.
3. Respiratory Diseases: Caution is advised for people with asthma or other chronic lung diseases, as beta-blockers can worsen breathing problems.
4. Diabetes: Byscard may mask symptoms of low blood sugar, such as rapid heartbeat, so diabetics should monitor their blood sugar levels closely.
5. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult your healthcare provider before taking Byscard during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
6. Abrupt Discontinuation: Avoid stopping Byscard suddenly, as this can cause a sharp increase in blood pressure or worsening of heart conditions.