Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet

Quick info

Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet is taken with or without food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

How it works

Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker. It works specifically on the heart to improve its efficiency of pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Direction of 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. Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop taking Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
• It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
• Qualiz 5 mg/6.25 mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• constipation
• diarrhea
• and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine.