Cardace is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure hypertension High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries If it continues for a long time the heart and arteries may not function properly This can damage the blood vessels of the brain heart and kidneys resulting in a stroke heart failure or kidney failure Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks Cardace is an angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitor It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten As a result Cardace relaxes the blood vessels This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart Cardace is also used in some patients after a heart attack After a heart attack some of the heart muscle is damaged and weakened The heart muscle may continue to weaken as time goes by This makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood Cardace may be started within the first few days after a heart attack to increase survival rate Cardace is also used to lessen the chance of heart attacks or strokes in patients 55 years of age or older and have serious heart disease

Do not take Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s if you are allergic to any of its contents Talk to your doctor if you have heart kidney or liver problems Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal especially in dehydrated people are taking diuretics medicines to treat oedema and low levels of sodium Regularly check your blood pressure levels to avoid any risk Avoid taking Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s if you are pregnant or breast feeding Talk to your doctor he she may prescribe you with alternate medicine Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the efficacy and safety have not been established Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects Consult your doctor if you have lost a lot of body fluids through vomiting diarrhoea or sweating more than normal or if you are taking low water tablets to treat oedema diuretics or if you undergo dailysis Stop taking Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure Inform your doctor that you are taking Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s Regular monitoring of blood pressure electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Cardace 5mg Tablet 15 s