Esmocard 100mg Injection

Short Description

Esmocard 100mg Injection is a beta-blocker used to treat emergency high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

fatigue headache slow heart rate feeling dizzy nausea

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Esmocard 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

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.

Pregnancy Warning

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.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide

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.

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.