Long-term management of angina. It is also used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet is a beta-blocker. It works by slowing down the heart and decreasing the amount of blood it pumps out. This helps to decrease blood pressure, helps the heart pump more efficiently, and reduces the workload on the heart.
Important safety information:
Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
Do not take more than the recommended dose or change your dose without checking with your doctor.
Do not suddenly stop taking Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet without talking with your doctor. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes a heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. The dose should be reduced gradually over a period of several weeks if you need to stop taking it. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems develop, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet again.
If your doctor has instructed you to check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly, be sure to do so.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
If you have high blood pressure, do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
If you have a history of any severe allergic reaction, talk with your doctor. You may be at risk of an even more severe allergic reaction if you come into contact with the substance that caused your allergy. Some medicines used to treat severe allergies may also not work as well while you are using Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet.
Diabetes patients- Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet may hide signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid heartbeat. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you hungrier. Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet may also affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Lab tests, including blood pressure, electrocardiogram, heart rate, and heart function tests, may be performed while you use Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet while you are pregnant. Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet.
If you stop taking Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, chest pain, and nervousness.
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Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness or tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); behavior changes; blurred vision or other vision changes; burning, numbness, or tingling; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hallucinations; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; short-term memory problems; shortness of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat; sudden, unexplained weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet?
Use Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet by mouth with or without food.
Take Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to take Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Do not suddenly stop taking Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet. You may have an increased risk of side effects. If you need to stop Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
If you miss a dose of Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet.
Who should not take Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet?
Some medical conditions may interact with Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of lung or breathing problems, diabetes, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure, slow or irregular heartbeat), overactive thyroid, kidney problems, blood vessel problems, or a tumor on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma)
if you are scheduled to have surgery or receive anesthesia
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Mibefradil because the risk of serious heart side effects may be increased
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for infections, inflammation, aches and pains, high blood pressure, heart problems, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, depression, mental or mood problems, immune system suppression, allergic reactions, asthma or other lung or breathing problems, high cholesterol, seizures, multiple sclerosis [MS]), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John's wort) may interact with Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet, increasing the risk of side effects
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Corgard 80 MG Oral Tablet be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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