Uses / Indications:
Hopecard 5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Pregnancy interaction:
Hopecard 5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
You may get a dry cough while using Hopecard. Report to your doctor if there is a persistent cough. Hopecard may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. You shouldn’t take Hopecard if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Hopecard may cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.
Side Effects:
Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Increased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Renal impairment.
How to use:
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. Hopecard 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Hopecard 5mg Capsule is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Faq for medicine:
Is Hopecard safe to use? : Hopecard is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. |Is Hopecard a diuretic? : No, Hopecard is not a diuretic. It belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors), which is mainly used to reduce high blood pressure. |Is Hopecard a nitrate or a statin? : Hopecard is neither a nitrate nor a statin. It is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. |Can I take Hopecard with Ibuprofen? : Ibuprofen can be taken with Hopecard, however, it is known that ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the antihypertensive effects of ramipril. Consult your doctor about any medications currently taken before starting and while on ramipril|Does Hopecard cause cough? : Yes, non-productive tickling cough, is one of the common side effects of Hopecard. |Does Hopecard cause frequent urination? : No, Hopecard has no known effect on increasing the frequency of urination. It may rarely increase the urine output but not affect the frequency of urination. |Does Hopecard cause itching? : Yes, Hopecard may cause itching of skin. However, It is not very commonly observed. |Does Hopecard cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood? : Yes, increased potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia) is one the common side effects of Hopecard. |Does Hopecard cause depression? : Yes, Hopecard may cause depression; however, it is not very commonly observed. |Does Hopecard known to cause thinning of the blood? : No. Hopecard has no known effect on blood thinning. |Can I take Hopecard with sildenafil? : Yes, Hopecard can be taken with Sildenafil. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking both the drugs together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Medicine interaction:
Hopecard with Disopyramide|Hopecard with Tinzaparin|Hopecard with Cyclosporine|Hopecard with Nadroparin|Hopecard with Ardeparin|Hopecard with Azathioprine|Hopecard with Mercaptopurine|Hopecard with Triamterene|Hopecard with Tacrolimus|Hopecard with Dalteparin|Hopecard with Eplerenone|Hopecard with Flecainide|Hopecard with Enoxaparin|Hopecard with Allopurinol|Hopecard with Bemiparin|Hopecard with Spironolactone|Hopecard with Sirolimus|Hopecard with Lithium|Hopecard with Heparin|Hopecard with Propafenone|Hopecard with Parnaparin|Hopecard with Reviparin|Hopecard with Silymarin|Hopecard with Torasemide|Hopecard with Ginkgo Biloba|Hopecard with Chlorpropamide|Hopecard with Glimepiride|Hopecard with Furosemide|Hopecard with Chlorthalidone|Hopecard with Glipizide|Hopecard with Tolbutamide|Hopecard with Glibenclamide|Hopecard with Naftopidil|Hopecard with Aspirin|Hopecard with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Hopecard with Gliclazide
