Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg

About Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg

Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg Uses

• Mild to moderate high blood pressure
• Long term control of hypertension
• Blood pressure management alongside lifestyle changes

Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg Benefits

• Combines a beta blocker and a diuretic in one tablet for better blood pressure control
• Reduces the workload on the heart
• Helps remove excess salt and fluid from the body
• Convenient once daily dosing for many patients

What Experts Say

Pindolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of adrenaline on the heart, which slows the heart rate and reduces the force of each heartbeat. This lowers the overall pressure the heart needs to generate to pump blood around the body, and it also has a mild intrinsic activity that keeps resting heart rate from dropping too low in some patients.

Clopamide is a diuretic that helps the kidneys remove extra sodium and water from the bloodstream. Less fluid in the blood vessels means lower pressure on the vessel walls, which works well alongside the beta blocking effect of pindolol to control blood pressure over the long term while reducing the swelling that can come with fluid retention.

Because this combination affects both heart rate and fluid balance, doctors usually start with a low dose and monitor blood pressure, pulse and electrolyte levels regularly. Sudden discontinuation is discouraged since it may cause blood pressure and heart rate to rise sharply.

Drug Class

• Beta blocker
• Thiazide-like diuretic
• Antihypertensive combination

Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg formula

• Clopamide + Pindolol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg?

• Take the tablet at the same time every day, usually in the morning
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take with or without food as advised by the doctor
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice
• Attend regular checkups to monitor blood pressure and blood tests

Drug Interactions

• Verapamil and Diltiazem: Combining with these calcium channel blockers can cause a dangerously slow heart rate.
• Lithium: Diuretics can raise lithium levels in the blood and increase the risk of toxicity.
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect.
• Insulin and Oral Diabetes Medicines: May mask symptoms of low blood sugar and alter blood sugar control.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combined use can increase the risk of blood pressure dropping too low.

Risks and warnings

• Asthma: Avoid use in people with asthma or a history of bronchospasm since beta blockers can worsen breathing problems.
• Heart Block: Not recommended in people with certain heart rhythm disorders or a very slow pulse.
• Diabetes: Can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar, so glucose monitoring is important.
• Kidney Function: Needs dose adjustment or close monitoring in people with reduced kidney function.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically advised by a doctor.
• Sudden Stopping: Should be stopped gradually under medical supervision, never abruptly.

Viskaldix Tablet 5mg / 10mg Side Effects

• Tiredness or fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Cold hands and feet
• Low potassium levels
• Slow heart rate
• Erectile dysfunction
• Muscle cramps

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children