Common Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Cold extremities.

Expert advice for Esocard Injection
Esocard helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Esocard suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Q. Is Esocard a vasodilator?
Esocard belongs to the class of drugs called beta-blocker, and can dilate blood vessels

Q. Is Esocard a vesicant?
Yes. Esocard is a vesicant and can cause skin discoloration and necrosis if it leaks during infusion

Q. Is Esocard a vasopressor?
Esocard is a vasodilator

Q. How is Esocard supplied?
Esocard is supplied in the form of solution for injection or infusion

Q. What is Esocard drip?
Esocard drip is the Esocard solution for injection or infusion

Q. Why is Esocard short acting?
Esocard is short acting as it undergoes quick breakdown (hydrolysis) and has an elimination half-life of about 9 mins.