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Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

S H Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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Benefits

Hypertension (high blood pressure)Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Nifedipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Nifedipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side Effects

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.

How to use

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Atenolol and nifedipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Atenolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate while nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Atenolol and nifedipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Atenolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate while nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Alcohol

Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule as it is deemed unsafe.Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule 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. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule 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. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Not Safe: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.Not Safe: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Caution Advised: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.Caution Advised: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Liver

Caution Advised: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Caution Advised: Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.If a dose of Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Manufacturer Address

H.No: 6-3-346, 6th Floor, MidTown Complex, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad- 500034, A.P

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References

  • Atenolol. Ruislip, Middlesex: Thame Laboratories; 2015 (04 Feb. 2019)

  • MedlinePlus. Nifedipine (04 Feb. 2019)

  • Nifedipine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2013 (11 Apr. 2019)

  • Drugs.com. Atenolol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

  • ScienceDirect. Nitrendipine (11 Apr. 2019)

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