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Heartace 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Heartace 10mg Tablet is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may even be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Heartace 10mg Tablet is used to lower blood pressure (hypertension) and may prevent changes or damage to the heart and kidney.
Heartace 10mg Tablet is used to lower blood pressure (hypertension) and may prevent changes or damage to the heart and kidney.
Uses of Heartace Tablet
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Treatment of Heart failure
Benefits of Heartace Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heartace 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heartace 10mg Tablet lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys. This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you already have problems.
In Treatment of Heart failure
Heartace 10mg Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.
Side effects of Heartace 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 you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Heartace
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Fatigue
How to use Heartace 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. Heartace 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Heartace Tablet works
Heartace 10mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Heartace 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Heartace 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Heartace 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Heartace 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Heartace 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Heartace 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Heartace 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Heartace 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Heartace Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Heartace 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Heartace 10mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dipeptides (Carboxylic acids derivatives)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me Heartace 10mg Tablet. Why?
Heartace 10mg Tablet belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of drugs. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it is beneficial in heart failure. Additionally, it is also used to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke.
Q. Can Heartace 10mg Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?
Heartace 10mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Heartace 10mg Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
Q. When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Heartace 10mg Tablet?
Heartace 10mg Tablet takes a few hours to reduce high blood pressure but since there are no symptoms, you will not notice any difference. It takes a few weeks for the blood pressure to get fully controlled. Do not stop taking the medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is normalized.
Q. Ever since I started taking Heartace 10mg Tablet, I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?
Heartace 10mg Tablet commonly is responsible for dry cough which can be persistent and is not relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or you have trouble sleeping, as another medicine may be better. Even if you stop taking Heartace 10mg Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.
Q. I accidentally took a 25 mg Heartace 10mg Tablet tablet instead of one 5 mg. Will it have any harmful effects?
Yes, you may feel lightheaded, dizzy, your pulse may become slow and you may even faint. You should take the help of a relative or friend for an emergency or seek immediate medical support.
Q. Will there be any problem if I am taking Heartace 10mg Tablet and I have surgery scheduled in a week?
Inform your doctor that you are taking Heartace 10mg Tablet. Heartace 10mg Tablet can reduce your blood pressure when it is used with a general anesthetic. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking it 24 hours before surgery.
Q. Can Heartace 10mg Tablet affect my fertility?
There is no evidence that Heartace 10mg Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Heartace 10mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.
Q. I have diabetes. Does Heartace 10mg Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?
Yes, Heartace 10mg Tablet may have some effect on antidiabetic medicines and insulin and may lower your blood sugar levels. Therefore, you need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Q. I have been using Heartace 10mg Tablet for blood pressure for some time, but now I have noticed that I often have a sore throat along with fever. I want to stop Heartace 10mg Tablet and see if this goes, can I stop Heartace 10mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop Heartace 10mg Tablet suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this, Heartace 10mg Tablet can very rarely decrease your white blood cell count which is important to fight infections in your body. Consult your doctor and get a blood test done. If your white cell count is decreased, it could be due to Heartace 10mg Tablet. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking Heartace 10mg Tablet if your investigations are normal.
Q. Is it safe to take Heartace 10mg Tablet for a long time?
Yes, Heartace 10mg Tablet is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But, taking Heartace 10mg Tablet for a long time can sometimes affect the working of your kidneys. To keep track of this, your doctor will get regular blood tests done and check how well your kidneys are working.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Heartace 10mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Heartace 10mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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