Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR
Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR is a prescription medication used to manage blood pressure in individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels as well as slowing the heart rate. This promotes smoother blood flow and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood efficiently.
Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR
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About This Medicine
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Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR is a prescription medication used to manage blood pressure in individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels as well as slowing the heart rate. This promotes smoother blood flow and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood efficiently.
Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR is a prescription medication used to manage blood pressure in individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels as well as slowing the heart rate. This promotes smoother blood flow and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood efficiently.
Take Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, but take it regularly and take it at the same time each day for best results. Along with the medication, incorporate healthy lifestyle changes and eat a healthy balanced diet. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and make sure to attend all your medical appointments.
Common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, dizziness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, rash, diarrhea, and nausea. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before you take this medicine, let your doctor know about all the medicines you are taking. Let your doctor also know if you have any other medical conditions, especially heart-related issues, kidney disease, or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.
03Uses
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines azelnidipine and metoprolol succinate. Metoprolol succinate (a beta-blocker) reduces heart rate and the force of heart contractions. Azelnidipine (a calcium channel blocker) helps relax blood vessels, making blood flow easier. Together, they help control high blood pressure and improve heart health.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Uniaz Beta Tablet SR?
A: If you miss a dose of Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
07Side Effects
Tiredness
Dizziness
Breathlessness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Slow heart rate
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Diarrhea
Rash
Palpitations
Nausea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Take Uniaz Beta 16/25 Tablet SR at the same time each day to maintain consistent blood levels and maximize its benefits.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly to track your progress and share the readings with your doctor.
Limit alcohol intake while on this medication, as it can increase dizziness or other side effects.
Stand up slowly from sitting or lying down to prevent dizziness or lightheadedness.
Eat a heart-healthy diet low in salt and fat to support the medication in lowering blood pressure.
Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this could cause a sudden spike in blood pressure.
References
Sources and references
Metoprolol succinate [Prescribing Information]. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca LP; 2010. [Accessed 11/12/2024] (online) Available from: View
Azelnidipine [Package Insert]. Nashik, Maharashtra: Precise Chemipharma Pvt. Ltd.; 2020. [Accessed 11/12/2024] (online) Available from: View
Papadopoulos DP, Papademetriou V. Metoprolol succinate combination in the treatment of hypertension. Angiology. 2009 Oct-Nov;60(5):608-13. [Accessed 00/00/2024] (online) Available from: View
