Hovid Hovasc 5mg

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Blood Pressure

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Indication

Hovid Hovasc is used for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It may be used alone or with other medicines. Hovid Hovasc is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing (dilating) your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing heart rate, which lowers the workload on the heart. It also dilates coronary arteries increasing blood flow to the heart.

Instruction

Use Hovid Hovasc as directed by your doctor.

• Take Hovid Hovasc by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Continue to use Hovid Hovasc even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
• If you miss a dose of Hovid Hovasc, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hovid Hovasc.

Drug interaction

Medications which contain Á2+ may decrease Hovid Hovasc effect. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications and estrogens may decrease effectiveness of Hovid Hovasc. Diuretics may increase Hovid Hovasc activity. Concomitant taking with medications containing lithium might aggravate their toxicity.