What is Cardinol used for?

Cardinol tablets 10mg are used to treat a variety of heart conditions including, control of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of angina (chest pain); long-term prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack); and control of most forms of arrhythmias and dysrhythmias (irregular heart beat or rhythm). Cardinol 10 is also used for reducing anxiety, preventing of migraine, treating certain tremor conditions and controlling thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid). Cardinol tablets 10mg work through a common mechanism in several different body systems to manage the condition and relieve symptoms by reducing heart rate (pulse), workload on the heart (force needed to pump) and oxygen demand by the heart, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

How does Cardinol work?

Cardinol tablets 10mg tablets contain propanolol, which is a beta-blocker or selective beta 1-receptor antagonist and acts by blocking the action of chemicals called catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine), which are released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation during physical and mental stress. Adrenaline works via beta-receptors in the heart to stimulate increased heart rate and constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels. These actions of adrenaline are blocked by propanolol in Cardinol tablets 10mg, to slow heart rate, dilate (widen) blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Since beta-receptors are found in many tissues, particularly the heart, kidneys, vascular smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, lung, skeletal muscle and liver, all short-term and long-term symptom relief due to taking Cardinol tablets 10mg, is based on blocking beta-receptors in the target tissue.

What Cardinol doses are available?

Cardinol is available to order and buy online from Inhouse Pharmacy in the following doses:

• Cardinol 10mg tablets
• Cardinol 40mg tablets
• Cardinol 160mg capsules (long-acting slow release)

What does Cardinol contain?

Cardinol tablets 10mg contain the active ingredient propanolol hydrochloride, which is a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline to slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, amongst other actions. Cardinol tablets also contain maize starch, lactose, povidone, magnesium stearate, and the film coat (hypromellose, diethyl phthalate and opaspray red) and carnauba wax.

What is the difference between Cardinol tablets and Cardinol long acting capsules and?

Cardinol tablets are formulated for rapid release and absorption and contain lower concentrations of active ingredient than capsules. Cardinol capsules contain slow release spheroids which release the active ingredient over a longer time period for slower but sustained drug absorption, which means that you need only take one capsule a day to get the same dose of drug as several tablets taken each day.

Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) with Cardinol

Cardinol tablets 10mg contain propanolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in blood vessel walls, causing blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which reduces blood flow and raises blood pressure. Cardinol 10mg tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) by widening blood vessels (vasodilation), reducing heart rate (number of heart beats) and reducing the force of the heart contraction. These actions lower blood pressure and help the heart to cope better.

Reducing heart rate with Cardinol

Cardinol 10mg tablets contain propanolol, a beta-blocker that blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine); released by the adrenal glands in response to nerve stimulation (for example due to stress). Adrenaline stimulates beta-receptors in the heart muscle, which increases heart rate and the strength of muscular contraction in response to excitement/physical exertion. Cardinol tablets 10mg are used to reduce tachycardia (racing heart) in conditions such as anxiety and help stabilise arrhythmias and dysrhythmias (irregular heart beat or rhythm). Cardinol 10 is used for management of angina (chest pain) and long-term prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack) by reducing heart rate and force of contraction of the heart, and widening blood vessels. When the heart does not have to work as hard, it requires less oxygen and the reduced workload relieves symptoms of angina, such as breathlessness on exertion.

What are the side effects of Cardinol?

The most common side effects reported while taking Cardinol tablets 10mg include: tiredness, dizziness, sleep disturbances or nightmares, hair loss, mood changes or confusion, dry eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain.

When should Cardinol not be used?

You should not use Cardinol tablets 10mg if you:

• are allergic to propranolol hydrochloride or any other ingredients in Cardinol 10
• have a history of bronchial asthma or bronchospasm
• are diabetic and taking hypoglycaemic therapy as propranolol may prolong the hypoglycaemic response to insulin
• have, poor peripheral blood circulation, uncontrolled heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), metabolic acidosis (too much acid in your blood) or a certain type of angina called Prinzmetal's angina
• have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not already being treated with other medicines
• have certain other heart problems
• are taking medication that may interact with Cardinol 10mg tablets, including: other medicines for high blood pressure; angina or an irregular heart beat such as calcium channel blockers (disopyramide) digoxin, clonidine, hydralazine, diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine; adrenaline for emergencies like anaphylaxis; ergotamine and derivatives for migraine; antiinflammatories like ibuprofen or indomethacin; cimetidine for reflux and ulcers; chlorpromazine for psychiatric disorders

How should Cardinol be taken?

You should take your Cardinol 10mg tablets with a glass of water, with or without food. You should take Cardinol 10 according to your doctor’s recommendations and the number of tablets you take each day, how often you take them and for how long depends on the condition you are being treated for. The dose you are taking may be increased by your doctor. You must take your Cardinol 10mg tablets every day, as instructed and if you are advised to stop taking them, withdrawal should be gradual and treatment should not be discontinued abruptly.

How long should you take Cardinol?

You should take your Cardinol tablets 10mg for as long as your doctor recommendations, which may be for a few days or weeks, depending on the condition you are being treated for.

Missed dose of Cardinol

If you miss a dose of Cardinol tablets 10mg, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How Cardinol be stored?

You should store your Cardinol 10mg tablets below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.