Side Effects:

Common Decreased blood pressure, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Cardinorm Tablet
May cause dizziness in the first few days. Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Cardinorm, and inform your doctor if it hasn't improved. May cause fatigue and erectile dysfunction. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar. Be careful if you're diabetic. Should not be discontinued abruptly as it may increase the chances of a heart attack or other heart problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Cardinorm?
Cardinorm belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. How does Cardinorm work?
Cardinorm relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for a weak heart to pump blood at a slower rate and hence reducing the blood pressure and strain on your heart.

Q. Does it treat high blood pressure?
Cardinorm is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, angina (chest pain that occurs when the arteries that supply your heart with blood carrying oxygen are narrowed which causes less oxygen to reach your heart muscles (angina) and for heart failure (weakening of heart muscles).

Q. Is Cardinorm safe?
Cardinorm is safe when taken at a dose for the duration as instructed by your doctor.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause hair loss?
Cardinorm is not known to cause hair loss. Please inform the doctor about any new symptom that occurs after starting Cardinorm.

Q. Is Cardinorm a blood thinner?
Cardinorm belongs to a class of medication call beta-blockers. It is not a blood thinner.

Q. Is Cardinorm a statin?
No, Cardinorm is not a statin. It belongs to a class of medication call beta-blockers.

Q. Is Cardinorm an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
No, Cardinorm is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It belongs to a class of medication call beta-blockers

Q. Is Cardinorm a diuretic?
No, Cardinorm is not a diuretic. Cardinorm belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause swelling?
Swelling (fluid overload) has not been seen as a side effect of Cardinorm. There could be an increase in the symptoms of heart failure like fluid overload (or swelling) after you start taking Cardinorm. Please consult your doctor as it may worsen your underlying heart condition.

Q. Is Cardinorm a calcium channel blocker?
No, Cardinorm is not a calcium channel blocker. Cardinorm belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Cardinorm an anticoagulant?
No, Cardinorm is not an anticoagulant. It belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Cardinorm a nitrate?
No, Cardinorm is not a nitrate. Cardinorm belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Can I take Cardinorm with lisinopril?
Cardinorm and lisinopril both lower the blood pressure. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cardinorm with sildenafil?
Cardinorm and sildenafil may increase each other's effects. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together as there could be more side effects of taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cardinorm with hydrochlorothiazide?
Cardinorm and hydrochlorothiazide both lower blood pressure. Also, Cardinorm increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. The effect of interaction is not clear, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause cough?
An increase in cough is has been reported as one of the side effects of Cardinorm. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an increase in cough or you start experiencing cough after taking Cardinorm.

Q. Can I take Cardinorm with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the blood pressure lowering effects of Cardinorm due to water and sodium retention. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cardinorm with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) may decrease the blood pressure lowering effects of Cardinorm due to water and sodium retention. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cardinorm with naproxen?
Naproxen may decrease the blood pressure lowering effects of Cardinorm due to water and sodium retention. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause weight gain?
Yes, Cardinorm can cause weight gain. Sometimes, the symptoms of your heart failure may worsen while taking Cardinorm, particularly at the start of your treatment. This may result in increased symptoms (e.g. tiredness, shortness of breath) and signs of fluid retention (e.g. weight gain and swelling of the legs). Cardinorm should always be taken after consultation with a doctor.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction has been reported as an uncommon side effect of Cardinorm. Please consult your doctor if you having the problem before the start of Cardinorm or if you experience this side effect after the start treatment.

Q. Does Cardinorm lower heart rate?
Yes, Cardinorm can lower heart rate especially if more than required dose is taken. Please consult your doctor in case you have taken an overdose Cardinorm or you are experiencing this symptom while taking Cardinorm.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause constipation?
Cardinorm has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Cardinorm.

Q. Does Cardinorm have a diuretic substance in it?
No, Cardinorm does not contain any diuretic substance in it.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause headaches?
A headache has been reported as one of the very common side effects of Cardinorm. Please consult if you experience frequent headaches while taking Cardinorm as the dose may need to be changed.

Q. Is Cardinorm an alpha blocker?
Cardinorm is not an alpha blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause fatigue?
Fatigue has been reported as a very common side effect of Cardinorm. Please talk to your doctor if you experience this symptom as your dose may need to be changed.

Q. Does Cardinorm cause dizziness?
Yes, Cardinorm can cause dizziness as a side effect. It is a very common side effect associated with its use and will mainly occur at the start of the treatment. Kindly talk to your doctor if you experience this side effect, you may need to take some precautions.