Nodon Am Tablet

Composition of Nodon Am Tablet

Nodon Am Tablet contains Nebivolol (2.5mg) + Amlodipine (2.5mg). It belongs to the Beta blocker and Calcium channel blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Nodon Am Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Key benefits

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) High blood pressure (hypertension) often develops without obvious symptoms but can increase the risk of heart disease
• stroke
• and kidney problems over time. Nodon AM 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet helps lower and control blood pressure
• reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels. This improves overall heart health and lowers the risk of serious long-term complications
• helping patients lead a healthier life.

How Nodon Am Tablet works

Nodon AM 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: nebivolol and amlodipine. Nebivolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate, while amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing blood vessels. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to take Nodon Am Tablet

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. Nodon AM 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Nodon AM 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. It can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Nodon Am Tablet

Most side effects of Nodon Am are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Nodon Am Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Never stop this medicine suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, worsening chest pain or a heart attack — your doctor will reduce it gradually. Tell your doctor if you have asthma or long-standing lung disease; this group can tighten the airways. If you have diabetes, be aware that this medicine can mask the early warning signs of low blood sugar, apart from sweating. Report a resting pulse that is persistently very slow, or fainting. Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk.

Do not take Nodon Am if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler. Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular.

How to store Nodon Am Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Nodon Am Tablet

Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attacks and strokes. Nodon AM 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CADILA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Beta blocker and Calcium channel blocker