Sympres 0.3
Form: tablet
Strength: 0.3mg
Generic Name: Moxonidine
MRP:৳ 15.0 (Strip=10)
Per Piece: ৳ 1.50
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
Sympres 0.3 is used to treat high blood pressure and is part of a group of medicines called anti-hypertensives that help lower blood pressure.
Pharmacology
Sympres 0.3 works by stimulating certain receptors in the brain to lower blood pressure. Moxonidine binds to a receptor known as the imidazoline receptor 1 (I1), reducing the sympathetic nervous system activity and lowering blood pressure. Unlike most other blood pressure medications, Sympres 0.3 has a low effect on alpha-2-adrenergic receptors, which helps prevent common side effects like drowsiness and dry mouth.
Dosage & Administration
Adults (including the elderly): The usual starting dose is one 200 microgram tablet taken in the morning. After three weeks, the dose may be increased to 400 micrograms daily, either in a single dose in the morning or split into two doses (morning and evening). After another three weeks, the dose may be increased to 600 micrograms daily, split into two doses. Do not take more than 400 micrograms as a single dose, or more than 600 micrograms in total per day.
If you forget to take a dose, take Sympres 0.3 as soon as you remember unless Sympres 0.3’s almost time for your next dose. Never take two doses to make up for a missed one.
Interaction
Talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following: beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, atenolol), other blood pressure medications (e.g., furosemide, captopril), antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), or sleeping pills (e.g., zopiclone). Moxonidine is removed from the body through the kidneys, so other medicines that are also cleared by the kidneys may affect how moxonidine works. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Contraindications
Do not take Sympres 0.3 if you are allergic to moxonidine or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Sympres 0.3 should also be avoided if you have a slow heart rate, certain abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, or other heart conditions.
Side Effects
The most common side effects are dry mouth and drowsiness. Other possible side effects include headache, dizziness, flushing, weakness, confusion, sleep issues, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, rash, itching, and back pain.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Sympres 0.3 is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Sympres 0.3 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings
Tell your doctor if you have heart problems like 1st-degree AV block, severe coronary artery disease, or angina. Sympres 0.3 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease or poor circulation. Sympres 0.3 is not suitable for children under 16 years or for those with lactose intolerance.
Overdose Effects
In case of overdose, you may experience symptoms like headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, low blood pressure, slow pulse, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, or stomach pain. Contact a doctor or go to the hospital immediately if you suspect an overdose.
Therapeutic Class
Sympres 0.3 is an anti-hypertensive medication used to treat high blood pressure.
Storage Conditions
Store Sympres 0.3 below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep Sympres 0.3 out of reach of children.