Introduction

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Uses of Cavazide 75/12.5

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Cavazide 75/12.5

Nausea
Taste change
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Glucose intolerance
Increased blood uric acid
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Cavazide 75/12.5

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. Cavazide 75/12.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cavazide 75/12.5 works

Cavazide 75/12.5 is a combination of two medicines: Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Cavazide 75/12.5 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Cavazide 75/12.5 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Cavazide 75/12.5 during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Cavazide 75/12.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Cavazide 75/12.5 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: Cavazide 75/12.5 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: Cavazide 75/12.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Cavazide 75/12.5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cavazide 75/12.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Cavazide 75/12.5 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Cavazide 75/12.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cavazide 75/12.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.