Polycap Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Simvastatin (20mg) + Ramipril (5mg) + Atenolol (50mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg) + Aspirin (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 719 |
FAQ
Polycap Capsule Reviews
Polycap should be taken with or without food, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, and cough are some common side effects of this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function is required while taking this medicine. This medicine may cause dehydration, so it is better to take plenty of fluids. Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness, or dry mouth. Dizziness may occur initially, but it gets better with time. It may also increase your risk of bleeding, hence be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
How Polycap Capsule Works
How to Use Polycap Capsule
Benefits of Polycap Capsule
- In Prevention of heart attack and stroke: Polycap is a combination medicine that is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It contains Ramipril, Atenolol and Hydrochlorothiazide, that together relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and also eliminate the excess salts from the body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It contains Simvastatin that reduces the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raises the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood.Besides, it also contains a blood thinner, Aspirin, that prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Uses of Polycap Capsule
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Polycap Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Side effects such as indigestion, cough, dizziness, vertigo, fatigue and weakness may occur.
- Polycap is used for various cardiovascular disorders and stroke prevention.
- The combined pill is almost as effective as the individual pills with no increase in side effects.
- This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
References
- Hydrochlorothiazide. Morgantown, West Virginia: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2011.
- Polycap.org. Atenolol + Hydrochlorothiazide + Ramipril + Simvastatin + Aspirin.
- Simvastatin [Drug Label]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., In.; 2012.
- Hydrochlorothiazide [Product Label]. Morgantown, WV: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2011.
- Atenolol [Product Label]. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2011.
- Ramipril. New York, New York: Pfizer, Inc.; 1991 [revised Sep. 2013].
- Ramipril [Prescribing Information]. New York, NY: Pfizer Inc.; 2013.