Medicine Description cardivo-care 5/12.5 mg
Cardivo-Care tablets are a combination medication that represents an effective therapeutic strategy for managing high blood pressure (hypertension) and reducing the risk of serious cardiovascular complications associated with it, such as angina, stroke, and heart attack. This medication combines two different yet complementary mechanisms of action to effectively lower blood pressure and protect the heart and blood vessels in the long term. Cardivo-Care tablets are usually prescribed when blood pressure control is not adequate with a single medication.
Active Ingredients in Cardivo-Care Tablets
Cardivo-Care tablets work through the combined action of two active ingredients:
Bisoprolol: It belongs to a class of medications known as beta-1 selective adrenergic blocking agents. Bisoprolol primarily acts on the heart by blocking the action of natural hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline on beta-1 receptors in the heart muscle. This blockade slows the heart rate and reduces the force of heart muscle contraction, reducing the amount of blood pumped per minute and thus lowering blood pressure. Bisoprolol also helps relax blood vessels.
Hydrochlorothiazide: This is a type of diuretic known as a thiazide diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide primarily works on the kidneys by increasing the excretion of sodium and water from the body through urine. The loss of water and sodium leads to a decrease in blood volume, and thus a decrease in blood pressure. Over time, hydrochlorothiazide also helps relax blood vessels.
Available Strengths
Cardivo-Care tablets are available in different strengths to provide flexibility in determining the appropriate dosage for each patient. Common strengths available on the market include various formulations of bisoprolol (in milligrams) and hydrochlorothiazide (in milligrams), such as:
2.5 mg bisoprolol / 6.25 mg hydrochlorothiazide
5 mg bisoprolol / 6.25 mg hydrochlorothiazide
10 mg bisoprolol / 6.25 mg hydrochlorothiazide
The doctor determines the appropriate formulation and dosage based on the patient's blood pressure level, response to treatment, and general health condition.
Indications for Use of Cardivo-Care Tablets
Cardivo-Care tablets are primarily used for:
Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension): This medication is an effective option for controlling high blood pressure, especially when treatment with a single medication is insufficient.
Prevention of angina pectoris (angina): Bisoprolol can help reduce the frequency and severity of chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.
Reducing the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction: By effectively lowering blood pressure, this medication helps reduce the risk of these serious complications associated with high blood pressure.