Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
Management of angina (heart-related chest pain)
Treatment of moderate to severe chronic heart failure
Helps reduce heart rate and workload on the heart (Medex)
Usually 1.25 mg once daily, or as prescribed by the physician
Can be taken with or without food
Take the tablet at the same time each day
Dose should be increased gradually according to the patient's condition and response to treatment; do not stop suddenly without medical advice