Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the heart rate. This way it helps prevent complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day and take it regularly. 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.

Common side effects of this medicine include edema, somnolence, dizziness, headache, visual disturbances, palpitation, and breathlessness. It may also cause flushing, abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, and weakness amongst others. If it causes dizziness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the swelling (edema), raise your legs while sitting down. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, 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 Myocard AM Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Myocard AM Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

When taken in the right dose and duration, Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and reduce heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. This lowers blood pressure and aids in the management of hypertension.

If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at 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 any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Myocard 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 Myocard AM

Edema (swelling)
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Headache
Visual disorder
Palpitations
Breathlessness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Change in bowel habits
Fatigue
Weakness

How to use Myocard 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. Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Myocard AM Tablet works

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medications. Bisoprolol slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels. It does this by blocking calcium going into muscles in the blood vessels.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg 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

CAUTION

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Myocard AM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Myocard AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet

₹5.82/Tablet

Bisojoy-AM 2.5/5 Tablet

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₹7.2/tablet

24% costlier

Probis AM 2.5mg/5mg Tablet

Aci Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹5.33/tablet

8% cheaper

Quick tips

It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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'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

Cardiology

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

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

High Sugar, high blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

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