Vinicor AM 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 A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks Vinicor AM is also used to treat severe chest pain angina and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks It is given to people who have already had a heart attack In addition Vinicor AM is used to treat patients with heart failure Vinicor AM is a beta blocker It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body like the heart As a result the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure When the blood pressure is lowered the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart Vinicor AM is available only with your doctor s prescription

Don t stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first Stopping Vinicor AM 50 5 Tablet 10 s gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure cause chest pain or a heart attack Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms Vinicor AM 50 5 Tablet 10 s can cause low blood sugar hypoglycaemia This medication should be used with caution if you have diabetes particularly if you are taking insulin or other diabetes drugs that may cause low blood sugar This medication can also induce low blood sugar in babies children and adults who do not have diabetes Do not take Vinicor AM 50 5 Tablet 10 s if you have asthma or similar breathing difficulties It could make your asthma severe