Product introduction
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet 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.
You can take Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like taste change, ankle swelling, chest pain, headache, cough, and stomach upset. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Uses of Cardace AM Tablet
Benefits of Cardace AM Tablet
Side effects of Cardace AM 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 Cardace AM
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Gastroenteritis
- Breathlessness
- Chest pain
How to use Cardace AM 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. Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cardace AM Tablet works
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardace AM 2.5 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet 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 Cardace AM Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cardace AM 2.5 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.
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Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet
₹14.53/Tablet
Patient concerns
High bp around 150/90 sometimes 160/100 in rest also. Medications cardace 1.25 mg 1-0-1 Concor 5mg 0-0-1 Aztor 5mg 0-0-1
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Can increase cardace to 2.5 mg twice daily
I have Miteral Valve Prolapse. I have been prescribed Cardace meto 5 which is out of stock now. What is it's substitute. 5
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
U can have cardace n metoprolol separately
Known Diabetic pt. Angio was taken micro nerve problem taking medicine Clavix AS 75mg cardace 2.5 Embets XR 50
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Sir you need proper care and investigations then only medicine can be prescribed . Plz consult doctor nearby or visit diabetic clinic in gurgaon sector 52 RDCITY baljeet shopping complex near SRS MARKET .SNERGY MULTI SPECIALITY CLINIC
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
I was using cardace 5mg , but my bp is 150/100, doctor has advice for cardace am 5/5 mg twice daily, what is the difference between the medicine,
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Take card ace am 5/5 twice daily
I have got high blood pressure. And i am just 23 years old. I have been taking medicine since January of this year. My doctor has prescribed me two tablets,namely- 1. CARDACE(H5) 1tab daily in the morning and 2. CARDACE(2.5) 1tab daily in the evening. I have completely omitted Meat,fast food,high salty foods from my diet and still i haven't got satisfactory result. At present my bp readings are 140-90. Is it ok to have this bp levels at this age?
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Taking medication or not
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2026
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