• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) in adult patients. High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
• Treating adult heart failure patients with reduced heart muscle function, in addition to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors cannot be used (ACE inhibitors are a group of medicines used to treat heart failure).

Method Of Administration Of Blopress 16 Mg Tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
• You should try to take your daily dose at about the same time each day.
• You must continue to take the drug until your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not break the tablet in half
• You can take the tablet with or without food.
• High blood pressure:

1. The usual dose of the tablets is 8 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase this dose to 16 mg once a day and further up to 32 mg once a day depending on blood pressure response.
2. In some patients, such as those with liver problems, kidney problems, or those who recently have lost body fluids, e.g. through vomiting or diarrhea or by using water tablets, the doctor may prescribe a lower starting dose.
3. Some black patients may have a reduced response to this type of drug, when given as the only treatment, and these patients may need a higher dose.

• Heart failure:

1. The usual starting dose of The tablets is 4 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose by doubling the dose at intervals of at least 2 weeks up to 32 mg once a day.
2. The tablets can be taken together with other medicines for heart failure, and your doctor will decide which treatment is suitable for you.

• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Blopress 16 Mg Tablets

• Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100):

1. Feeling dizzy/spinning sensation.
2. Headache.
3. Respiratory infection.
4. Low blood pressure. This may make you feel faint or dizzy.
5. Changes in blood test results: An increased amount of potassium in your blood, especially if you already have kidney problems or heart failure. If this is severe you may notice tiredness, weakness, irregular heartbeat, or pins and needles.
6. Effects on how your kidneys work, especially if you already have kidney problems or heart failure. In very rare cases, kidney failure may occur.

• Very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000):
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat.

1. A reduction in your red or white blood cells. You may notice tiredness, an infection, or a fever.
2. Skin rash, lumpy rash (hives).
3. Itching.
4. Back pain, pain in joints and muscles.
5. Changes in how your liver is working, including inflammation of the liver (hepatitis).
6. You may notice tiredness, yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes, and flu-like symptoms.
7. Nausea.
8. Changes in blood test results: A reduced amount of sodium in your blood. If this is severe then you may notice weakness, lack of energy, or muscle cramps.
9. Cough

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Blopress 16 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.