Moxocard
Composition for Moxocard Products
Moxocard Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure)Products for Moxocard
Moxocard 0.3 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹165.25
Moxocard 0.2 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹110.16
Substitute brands for Moxocard
About Moxocard Products
Moxocard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Moxocard are Dryness in mouth, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Sleep disturbance.
How Moxocard Products work
Moxonidine is an anti-hypertensive medication. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
In Depth Information for Moxocard Products
- Moxocard lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Eat healthy (low-sodium diet), exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and reduce stress along with taking Moxocard.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Moxocard may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Moxocard lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Eat healthy (low-sodium diet), exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and reduce stress along with taking Moxocard.
- Moxocard may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Patient Concerns about Moxocard Products
Frequently asked questions about Moxocard Products
Q. Can I stop Moxocard 0.3 Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
Do not stop taking Moxocard 0.3 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine or your blood pressure is controlled. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause serious changes in your blood pressure. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose over 2 weeks.
Q. When can I take Moxocard 0.3 Tablet?
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Moxocard 0.3 Tablet, you can take it in the morning. On the other hand, if divided doses are to be taken, one dose can be taken in the morning and the other in the evening.
Q. How should I take Moxocard 0.3 Tablet?
You should take Moxocard 0.3 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it as a whole (without crushing or chewing it) with a sufficient amount of water. It can be taken before, during, or after meals, as food does not affect the working of Moxocard 0.3 Tablet.
Q. Who should not take Moxocard 0.3 Tablet?
You should not take Moxocard 0.3 Tablet if you are allergic to it or have heart function insufficiency. Prefer not to use the medicine if you have a slow heart rate (below 50 beats/minute at rest) or suffer from an abnormal heart rhythm or a change in the rate of the heartbeat (called sick-sinus syndrome or second or third degree AV-block).
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Moxocard 0.3 Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Moxocard 0.3 Tablet include headache, feeling sleepy, a fall in blood pressure, feeling dizzy, unusual weakness, and a slow heart rate. The other symptoms can be dry mouth, being sick, feeling tired, and abdominal pain. In case of overdose, contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Q. Can I take atenolol with Moxocard 0.3 Tablet?
You can take atenolol along with Moxocard 0.3 Tablet, but inform your doctor that you are also taking atenolol. Also, if you plan to stop Moxocard 0.3 Tablet, stop taking atenolol a few days before you stop Moxocard 0.3 Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could increase blood pressure.
Q. Can Moxocard 0.3 Tablet affect my sleep?
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Moxocard 0.3 Tablet. This tends to be mild and settles down soon. Other common side effects may include headache, dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), and sleepiness. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or worry you.