Esmocard 100mg Injection
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Product introduction
Esmocard 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat emergency high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia).
Esmocard 100mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It is generally given along with continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate.
The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
Esmocard 100mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It is generally given along with continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate.
The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
Uses of Esmocard Injection
Benefits of Esmocard Injection
In Treatment of Hypertensive emergency
Esmocard 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medicine called long-acting beta-blocker. It 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. 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. It is given as an injection under the supervision of your doctor.
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Esmocard 100mg Injection relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily. It is given as an injection under the supervision of your doctor.
In Treatment of Arrhythmia
Esmocard 100mg Injection is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.
Side effects of Esmocard Injection
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 Esmocard
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
- Slow heart rate
How to use Esmocard Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Esmocard Injection works
Esmocard 100mg Injection is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Esmocard 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Esmocard 100mg Injection 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
Esmocard 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Esmocard 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Esmocard 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Esmocard 100mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels may be advised.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels may be advised.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Esmocard 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Esmocard 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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 are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Esmocard 100mg Injection suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenol ethers derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Beta blocker- Cardioselective
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Does Esmocard 100mg Injection cause weight gain?
Esmocard 100mg Injection can cause weight gain, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain with Esmocard 100mg Injection as it could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.
Q. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?
You can eat and drink normally while taking Esmocard 100mg Injection. However, making lifestyle changes like stopping smoking, eating healthy food and exercising regularly can further give a boost to your health.
Q. Do I need to avoid playing sports while taking Esmocard 100mg Injection?
You can continue playing sports while taking Esmocard 100mg Injection. Exercising regularly can help you in controlling your blood pressure. However, do not over do it or push yourself too hard while exercising or playing sports.
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