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Hipres is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule, Tablet. Angina, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Hipres also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hipres. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Hipres include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hipres as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Hipres go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Hipres has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Hipres has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hipres related warnings section.
Hipres is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hipres contraindications section.
Additionally, Hipres may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Hipres, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Hipres is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Hipres safe for pregnant women?
Hipres can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Hipres safe during breastfeeding?
Hipres should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hipres on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Hipres on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Hipres on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Hipres on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Hipres on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Hipres on the heart have been reported.
Hipres should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hipres unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hipres habit forming or addictive?
Hipres is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Hipres you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hipres only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Hipres in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Hipres
When consumed with certain foods, Hipres may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hipres
Consumption of alcohol and Hipres together may have severe effects on your health.
Rarely, Hipres causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Hipres may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Rarely, Hipres causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Hipres does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Hipres should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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