Uses of Ancor 10

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

Side effects of Ancor 10

Nausea
Headache
Fatigue
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Cold extremities

How to use Ancor 10

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. Ancor 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ancor 10 works

Ancor 10 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 Ancor 10 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Ancor 10 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Ancor 10 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Ancor 10 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: Ancor 10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Ancor 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ancor 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION – Liver: Ancor 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ancor 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nAncor 10 is started at a lower dose in these patients and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.