Esocard 100mg Injection

Esocard 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat emergency high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). Esocard 100mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor or nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It is generally given along with continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate. The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, headache, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.

• Treatment of Hypertensive emergency
• Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
• Treatment of Arrhythmia

Esocard 100mg Injection 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Cold extremities
• Slow heart rate

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Esocard 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Esocard 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Esocard 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Esocard 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Esocard 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Esocard 100mg Injection is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels may be advised.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Esocard 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Esocard 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Phenol ethers derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac

Action Class

Beta blocker- Cardioselective