Polycap Capsule

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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

What time of the day should Polycap be taken?

Polycap should be taken at one fixed easy to remember a time, such as in the morning or as directed by the doctor.

What should be done if I am not tolerating the drug or have side effects?

In case you are not tolerating the drug or have side effects, please contact your treating doctor as soon as possible.

What is the dose of Polycap capsule?

One capsule of Polycap should be taken once daily. However, the dose of the medicine should be taken as directed by the cardiologist.

What if you forget to take Polycap Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Polycap, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Polycap Capsule Reviews

Polycap is a combination medicine used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It also helps to control blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels and prevent clot formation.

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

Polycap is a combination of five medicines which include three blood pressure lowering medicines (Ramipril, Atenolol and Hydrochlorothiazide), a lipid lowering medicine (Simvastatin) and an anti-platelet medicine (Aspirin). Together, they lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, optimize cholesterol levels by decreasing “bad” cholesterol (LDL), and prevent the formation of harmful blood clots (platelet aggregation). This reduces the risk of heart diseases and stroke.

How to Use Polycap Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Polycap may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Polycap is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Polycap should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Polycap may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Polycap is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver ^CAUTION

Polycap should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Polycap may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Polycap is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Polycap may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Polycap.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Polycap is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

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.