Fynkard 25mg tablet

Introduction

Expert Advice

Avoid this medication if:

• You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.

Consult your doctor if:

• You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
• You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
• Your symptoms are getting worse.

Be careful about:

• Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed.
• Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
• Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this  drug may make the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
• Alcohol consumption should be avoided
• Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks if you are confident.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used in treating or managing angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Side Effects

Some patients might experience bradycardia (slow heart rate). Please consult your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Contraindications

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; 2nd or 3rd degree AV block without pacemaker (heart disorder) or severe bradycardia (low heart rate)

FAQS

Will this drug cause bleeding?

This drug will not change bleeding tendency, or cause bleeding.

Will this drug cause dizziness or headaches?

Headaches and dizziness are common and possible side effects of this medicine. To prevent dizziness, try to avoid getting up abruptly when you are lying down, or any other sudden movements.

Does this medicine affect the heart in any way?

This drug helps to slow down the rate at which the heart pumps blood. This reduces blood pressure, and reduces the load on the heart. This is why it can be used for heart failure patients, and patients with high blood pressure.

Will this medicine cause changes in weight?

Weight gain may be a possible side effect, please consult your physician if you experience this side effect.

Is it safe to take painkillers while taking this medicine?

It is possible for this drug to interact with some painkillers such as ibuprofen. It is best to consult your physician before taking this these drugs.