Do not take Cardiopril 5 Capsule if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems. Cardiopril 5 Capsule may sometimes cause a decrease in blood pressure than normal, especially in dehydrated people, who are taking diuretics (medicines to treat oedema) and have low levels of sodium. Avoid taking Cardiopril 5 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Cardiopril 5 Capsule is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor if you have lost a lot of body fluids through vomiting, diarrhoea or sweating more than normal or if you are taking low water tablets to treat oedema (diuretics), or if you undergo dialysis. Inform your doctor that you are taking Cardiopril 5 Capsule if you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure; your doctor may advise you to stop taking Cardiopril 5 Capsule one day before receiving an anaesthetic to undergo any surgery or dental procedure.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cardiopril 5 Capsule may interact with drugs used to treat severe heart failure (sacubitril/valsartan), pain killers (aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen), PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil), a drug used to treat gout (allopurinol), anti-diabetic (sitagliptin, metformin, insulin glargine), diuretics (furosemide), corticosteroid (prednisolone) and anti-convulsant (pregabalin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Maintain low salt and low-fat diet while taking Cardiopril 5 Capsule. Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have angioedema (swelling), congestive heart failure (heart problems), hemodialysis, low blood pressure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the body),  liver diseases and kidney dysfunction.

• You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Cardiopril 5 Capsule.
• Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Cardiopril 5 Capsule.
• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage would also help treat high blood pressure.

• Get up slowly while rising from lying or sitting position as Cardiopril 5 Capsule may cause dizziness.
• Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as banana, broccoli, almonds, avocado, and potassium supplements.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Cardiopril 5 Capsule.