Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet
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Introduction of Selopres Tablet
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is 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 chances of any future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination of antihypertensive and diuretic medicines.
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination of antihypertensive and diuretic medicines.
Uses of Selopres Tablet
Benefits of Selopres Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
Side effects of Selopres Tablet
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 youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Selopres
- Fatigue
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How to use Selopres 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. Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Selopres Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
Selopres Tablet
- It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not stop taking Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Selopres 100 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
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