Uses of Delpino 7.5

Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Heart failure

Side effects of Delpino 7.5

Slow heart rate
Headache
Luminous phenomena (Enhanced brightness)
High blood pressure

How to use Delpino 7.5

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. Delpino 7.5 is to be taken with food.

How Delpino 7.5 works

Delpino 7.5 is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

What if you forget to take Delpino 7.5?

If you miss a dose of Delpino 7.5, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Delpino 7.5 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may experience temporary changes in your vision such as enhanced visual brightness. These changes may occur within the initial 2 months of treatment and should gradually go away.
Monitor your blood pressure when taking Delpino 7.5 as it can increase your blood pressure.
Monitor your heart rate when taking this medicine, as low heart rate is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms of low heart rate such as dizziness, tiredness and low energy.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Delpino 7.5. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Delpino 7.5 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Delpino 7.5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Driving: Delpino 7.5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nDelpino 7.5 may cause transient luminous phenomena consisting mainly of phosphenes. The possible occurrence of such luminous phenomena should be taken into account especially when driving at night.
CAUTION – Kidney: Delpino 7.5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Delpino 7.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nLimited information is available for use of Delpino 7.5 in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Delpino 7.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Delpino 7.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Delpino 7.5 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.