Introduction

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Uses of Tabis 5

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Heart failure

Side effects of Tabis 5

Nausea
Headache
Fatigue
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Cold extremities

How to use Tabis 5

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. Tabis 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tabis 5 works

Tabis 5 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.

Quick Tips

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 Tabis 5 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Tabis 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Tabis 5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Tabis 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Tabis 5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Tabis 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tabis 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION – Liver: Tabis 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tabis 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nTabis 5 is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.