What is Kapspargo Sprinkle used for?
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What is Kapspargo Sprinkle used for?
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Does Betapace affect blood pressure?
Sotalol (Betapace) lowers your blood pressure and heart rate. In some cases, sotalol (Betapace) can make your blood pressure go too low (hypotension) or lower your heart rate too much (bradycardia). Your provider will monitor these more closely if needed.
What is Mevacor used for?
Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins.” It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.
What is the difference between Kapspargo sprinkle and metoprolol?
Metoprolol succinate is released faster from KAPSPARGO Sprinkle in the presence of alcohol. This may increase the risk for adverse events associated with KAPSPARGO Sprinkle.
What is another name for Kapspargo sprinkle?
Kapspargo Sprinkle (metoprolol succinate) is a beta-selective adrenoceptor blocking agent indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), to lower blood pressure; angina pectoris; and heart failure.
Can I take my blood pressure medicine at night instead of morning?
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime rather than in the morning nearly halves the risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, a large, new study finds.
When should I hold Betapace?
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath.
When was Mevacor discontinued?
Feb 12, 2022
Drug class: Statins Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 12, 2022. The Mevacor brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is the best medicine for the heart?
The Big 6 Heart Medications
- Statins — to lower LDL cholesterol.
- Aspirin — to prevent blood clots.
- Clopidogrel — to prevent blood clots.
- Warfarin — to prevent blood clots.
- Beta-blockers — to treat heart attack and heart failure and sometimes used to lower blood pressure.
What is generic for Kapspargo sprinkle?
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Kapspargo Sprinkle available in the United States. Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Kapspargo Sprinkle. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe.
What is a sprinkle drug?
Sprinkle formulations are drug-containing pellets or granules that can be mixed with soft food before administration (Fig. 1).
Is Kapspargo the same as metoprolol succinate?
