Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of Hopace AM Capsule

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Hopace AM Capsule

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Hopace AM Capsule

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 Hopace AM

Palpitations
Dizziness
Edema (swelling)
Gastroenteritis
Breathlessness

How to use Hopace AM Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule 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 Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule 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

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Hopace AM Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule, 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.

Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule

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Quick tips

Hopace AM Capsule

You have been prescribed Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not take Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I had suffered a Minor brain stroke last year in November. Since than I m on hopace 2.5 mg and ecospein av 75. Sometimes I feel sudden movement in my right hand thumb and muscles. Is it ok or need consultation.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

U need to be examined

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Dear Doctor, I had a by surgery in 2013. In April I got the checkup done. All test are normal except I have slightly high BP. I have been taking these medicine on the advice of my cardiologist. CILACAR 10 MG TABLET - M/E CTD 6.25 MG TABLET - M HOPACE 5 MG Tablets - M/E ROSUVAS 10 MG TABLET - E STARPRESS-XL 50 MG TABLET - M Could you pl. suggest some cheaper alternative medicines? Thank you

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

U can go for generics

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

User feedback

Patients taking Hopace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Capsule

Once A Day

67%

Twice A Day

33%

What are you using Hopace AM Capsule for?

High blood pr*

100%

*High blood pressure

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

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