Uses of Cab 5

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

Side effects of Cab 5

Fatigue
Ankle swelling
Sleepiness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Palpitations
Edema (swelling)
Abdominal pain

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

How Cab 5 works

Cab 5 is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. In heart-related chest pain (angina), the enhanced blood flow in the body relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.

What if you forget to take Cab 5?

If you miss a dose of Cab 5, 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.

Quick Tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Cab 5. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Cab 5 affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

CAUTION – Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cab 5. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Cab 5 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Cab 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Cab 5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nCab 5 may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Cab 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cab 5 is recommended.
CAUTION – Liver: Cab 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cab 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nCab 5 is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.