Covarace 5 mg/50 mg Tablet

1. Clinical Overview

Covarace 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.You can take Covarace 5 mg/50 mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.Nausea, taste change, stomach pain, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Usually, it may increases the level of potassium level in the blood. Hence, it is advised to avoid potassium rich food or supplements. If you experience dizziness, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

2. Side Effects

Possible side effects associated with Covarace 5 mg/50 mg Tablet:

• Nausea
• Taste change
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Cough
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Decreased blood pressure

3. Drug Interactions

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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)

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