Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce stroke risk in patients with high blood pressure. Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination medication generally used when a single medicine cannot control high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet contains nebivolol and hydrochlorothiazide. Nebivolol is a beta blocker that works on the heart particularly to lower heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. The diuretic hydrochlorothiazide lowers blood pressure by removing excess water and electrolytes from the body. It also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow over time.

Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet should be taken as the doctor prescribes based on your medical condition. You may experience nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, decreased potassium level in the blood, increased blood uric acid, altered blood lipid level, breathlessness, swelling of hands & feet, paresthesia (burning sensation of the skin), decreased magnesium level in the blood, increased calcium level in blood. Most of these side effects of Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before taking the Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Before taking Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. It is recommended not to take Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination of Nebivolol (beta-blockers/ blood pressure-lowering medicines) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Nebivolol is a beta blocker that works on the heart specifically to lower heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. The diuretic hydrochlorothiazide lowers blood pressure by removing excess water and electrolytes from the body. It also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow over time. Thus Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack and oedema (fluid overload).

Before using Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, eye problem (glaucoma), asthma, increased uric acid level (gout), diabetes, hyperlipidemia (increased level of lipid) or hyperthyroidism (increased level of thyroid). Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet should not be given to people allergic to Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension) and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is unknown. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you take Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet and breastfeeding.

• Your doctor may advice regular blood sugar monitoring as Enblok H 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may cause changes in your blood sugar levels.