Arkamox 0.2 Tablet
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Product introduction
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack.
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Lifestyle changes like limited sodium intake, exercise, and smoking cessation may help this medicine work better. This medicine has to be strictly taken according to the doctor’s advice. Dryness in mouth, headache, rash, and dizziness may occur in some patients as side effects.
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Lifestyle changes like limited sodium intake, exercise, and smoking cessation may help this medicine work better. This medicine has to be strictly taken according to the doctor’s advice. Dryness in mouth, headache, rash, and dizziness may occur in some patients as side effects.
Uses of Arkamox Tablet
Benefits of Arkamox Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Arkamox 0.2 Tablet reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side effects of Arkamox Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Arkamox
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
How to use Arkamox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Use of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
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Quick tips
- Arkamox 0.2 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Eat healthy (low-sodium diet), exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and reduce stress along with taking Arkamox 0.2 Tablet.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Arkamox 0.2 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidines derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Alpha 2 agonist (Imidazoline)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can I stop Arkamox 0.2 Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
Do not stop taking Arkamox 0.2 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine or your blood pressure is controlled. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause serious changes in your blood pressure. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose over 2 weeks.
Q. When can I take Arkamox 0.2 Tablet?
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet, you can take it in the morning. On the other hand, if divided doses are to be taken, one dose can be taken in the morning and the other in the evening.
Q. How should I take Arkamox 0.2 Tablet?
You should take Arkamox 0.2 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it as a whole (without crushing or chewing it) with sufficient amount of water. It can be taken before, during or after meals, as food does not affect the working of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet.
Q. Who should not take Arkamox 0.2 Tablet?
You should not take Arkamox 0.2 Tablet if you are allergic to it or have heart function insufficiency. Prefer not to use the medicine if you have a slow heart rate (below 50 beats/minute at rest) or suffer from an abnormal heart rhythm or a change in the rate of the heartbeat (called sick-sinus syndrome or second or third degree AV-block).
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet include headache, feeling sleepy, fall in blood pressure, feeling dizzy, unusual weakness, and slow heart rate. The other symptoms can be dry mouth, being sick, feeling tired, and abdominal pain. In case of overdose contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Q. Can I take atenolol with Arkamox 0.2 Tablet?
You can take atenolol along with Arkamox 0.2 Tablet but inform your doctor that you are taking atenolol also. Also, if you plan to stop Arkamox 0.2 Tablet, stop taking atenolol few days before you stop Arkamox 0.2 Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could result in an increased blood pressure.
Q. Can Arkamox 0.2 Tablet affect my sleep?
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Arkamox 0.2 Tablet. This tends to be mild and settles down soon. Other common side effects may include headache, dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), and sleepiness. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or worry you.
Q. What type of drug is Arkamox 0.2 Tablet?
Arkamox 0.2 Tablet belongs to antihypertensive class of medicines. It is used to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.
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