Viskaldix
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Viskaldix (Pindolol) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which block beta receptors in the heart, lungs and other organs of the body. Blocking these receptors prevents the action of two chemicals called noradrenaline and adrenaline that occur naturally in the body. These are often referred to as the'fight or flight' chemicals as they are responsible for the body's reaction to stressful situations.

Blocking the beta receptors in the heart causes the heart to beat more slowly and with less force. This reduces the pressure at which blood is pumped out of the heart to the rest of the body. This is just one of the ways in which beta blockers help to reduce blood pressure, however, the whole mechanism is not fully understood.

Information:

What is it used for?
Mild to moderate high blood pressure

Warning!
This medicine may mask the symptoms of low blood sugar such as increased heart rate, tremor and nausea. People with diabetes should carefully monitor their blood sugar.
You should not suddenly stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
This medicine may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance.
It is recommended that blood tests are performed regularly to monitor the level of potassium in the blood. If this level is too low, potassium supplements may be required.
If you experience any of the following symptoms while taking this medicine you should inform your doctor promptly, so that the amount of fluids and salts in your body can be checked: thirst, lethargy, confusion, weakness, drowsiness, muscle cramps, scanty production of urine, abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, nausea and vomiting.
As diuretics cause your kidneys to produce more urine, you may prefer to take this medicine in the morning rather than before going to bed, as this will reduce the likelihood of you needing to get up in the night to visit the toilet. Seek further advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
If you should require local or general anaesthesia, it is important that you inform your anaesthetist you are taking this medicine.

Use with caution in
Diabetes
Elderly people
Gout
Heart disease caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart (ischaemic heart disease)
Heart failure
History of allergies
History of chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Hyperthyroidism
Kidney failure
Liver failure
Narrowing of arteries in the extremities (peripheral arterial disease)
People who have recently had a heart attack
Psoriasis