Hopace 10 Tablet
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Product introduction
Hopace 10 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.
Hopace 10 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Hopace 10 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should preferably be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled.
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include feeling dry cough, headache, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Hopace Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Hopace 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 Hopace
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Fatigue
How to use Hopace 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. Hopace 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Hopace Tablet works
Hopace 10 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
Hopace 10 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hopace 10 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
Hopace 10 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
Hopace 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hopace 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hopace 10 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
Hopace 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hopace 10 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 Hopace Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Hopace 10 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Hopace 10 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.
- You have been prescribed Hopace 10 Tablet to improve blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes.
- It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
- It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
- Hopace 10 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
I have been diagnosed with heart failure and the doctor has prescribed me Hopace 10 Tablet. Why?
Hopace 10 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.
Can Hopace 10 Tablet increase potassium levels? If yes, what should be done?
Hopace 10 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 Hopace 10 Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
When can I expect my blood pressure to be normal after starting Hopace 10 Tablet?
Hopace 10 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.
Ever since I started taking Hopace 10 Tablet, I noticed that I have developed a dry cough which is very irritating and is not relieved by any medicine. Why is it?
Hopace 10 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 Hopace 10 Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to go away.
I accidentally took a 25 mg Hopace 10 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.
Will there be any problem if I am taking Hopace 10 Tablet and I have surgery scheduled in a week?
Inform your doctor that you are taking Hopace 10 Tablet. Hopace 10 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.
Can Hopace 10 Tablet affect my fertility?
There is no evidence that Hopace 10 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 Hopace 10 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.
I have diabetes. Does Hopace 10 Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?
Yes, Hopace 10 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.
I have been using Hopace 10 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 Hopace 10 Tablet and see if this goes, can I stop Hopace 10 Tablet?
No, you should not stop Hopace 10 Tablet suddenly as this may cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure which may be harmful to you. In addition to this, Hopace 10 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 Hopace 10 Tablet. Ask your doctor for alternative medicine for blood pressure. You can continue taking Hopace 10 Tablet if your investigations are normal.
Is it safe to take Hopace 10 Tablet for a long time?
Yes, Hopace 10 Tablet is safe and works best if taken for a long time. But, taking Hopace 10 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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