PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

NOGACID 20MG CAP is used to treat patients with high blood pressure and heart failure. The NOGACID 20MG CAP increase the workload of the heart by enlarging its chambers and arteries. This leads to increased pumping action on the blood flowing into heart. The extra workload helps lower down the cholesterol levels in blood, thus prevents it from clotting or sticking together.

NOGACID 20MG CAP is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Lowering high blood pressure is the goal of treatment. There are a number of self-help measures you can take to control high blood pressure and prevent further complications if you have it. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headache. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems, a history of sleep apnea and congestive heart failure, low blood potassium levels, heart disease or excessive bruising or bleeding. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Medicine Activity

NOGACID 20MG CAP (Generic) belongs to the family of medications known as an angiotensin receptor blocker. This medication is known to block the action of a chemical called angiotensin II which is responsible for making the largest blood vessels constrict, thus raising the blood pressure. The blockade results in relaxation of the blood vessels and thereby lowers the blood pressure.

USES OF NOGACID 20MG CAP

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Heart failure

Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Direction for Use

NOGACID 20MG CAP contains Olmesartan, which belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It is used in patients with high blood pressure to help lower blood pressure.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NOGACID 20MG CAP

Side effects can be a major concern for those who take medications. The most common side effects tend to be mild, such as headaches and stomach upsets.

However, you may not have time for an upset stomach when you have an important event to attend. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

• Cough,
• Diarrhea,
• Dizziness,
• Flu-like symptoms,
• Headache,
• Indigestion,
• Nausea,
• Runny nose,
• Sore throat,
• Stomach pain.

Disclaimer

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