Introduction

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Uses of Cavapro 150

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Cavapro 150

Dizziness
Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Cavapro 150

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. Cavapro 150 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cavapro 150 works

Cavapro 150 is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

What if you forget to take Cavapro 150?

If you miss a dose of Cavapro 150, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Cavapro 150 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Cavapro 150 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Cavapro 150 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Cavapro 150 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Driving: It is not known whether Cavapro 150 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Cavapro 150 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cavapro 150 is recommended.\nHowever, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Cavapro 150 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cavapro 150 is recommended.\nHowever, there is limited information available on use of Cavapro 150 in patients with severe liver disease. Please inform your doctor.