Cadilol

Warnings

Pregnancy
No definite data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore; be cautious. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Lactation
This medication is contraindicated in lactating females.

Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions
Before using this medication the patient should inform the prescriber about their medical history of poor cardiac reserve (inability to increase cardiac output to meet the metabolic requirements), hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid hormone levels), diabetes (uncontrolled blood sugar), unstable angina, and 1st degree A-V block. Withdrawal from this medication should be gradual in ischemic heart disease. This medication is contraindicated in 2nd or 3rd degree A-V block (heart block when there are impaired electrical signals from atria to ventricle), uncontrolled heart failure, breathing conditions (asthma, COPD, and bronchospasm), cardiogenic shock, hepatic (liver) impairment, cardiogenic shock (inability of heart to pump efficiently), severe hypotension (low blood pressure), metabolic acidosis (electrolyte disorder with acid-base imbalance), phaeochromocytoma (tumor of adrenal gland tissue), and marked fluid retention. Will this medicine cause bleeding? This medicine will not change bleeding tendency, or cause bleeding. Will this medicine cause dizziness or headaches? Headaches and dizziness are common and possible side effects of this medicine. To prevent dizziness, try to avoid getting up abruptly when you are lying down, or any other sudden movements. Does this medicine affect the heart in any way? This drug helps to slow down the rate at which the heart pumps blood. This reduces blood pressure, and reduces the load on the heart. This is why it can be used for heart failure patients, and patients with high blood pressure. Will this medicine cause changes in weight? Weight gain may be a possible side effect, please consult your physician if you experience this side effect.