Azusa 8mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Azusa 8mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
is a used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina).
is a used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina).
Uses of Azusa Tablet
Benefits of Azusa Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Azusa 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
How to use Azusa 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. Azusa 8mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Azusa Tablet works
Azusa 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Azusa 8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Azusa 8mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Azusa 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Azusa 8mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Azusa 8mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Azusa 8mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Azusa 8mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Azusa 8mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is the use of Azusa 8mg Tablet?
Azusa 8mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines that block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
Is Azusa 8mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Azusa 8mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Azusa 8mg Tablet can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, it helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension by lowering the blood pressure.
Should I take Azusa 8mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Azusa 8mg Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
How long do I need to take Azusa 8mg Tablet?
You should keep on taking Azusa 8mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Azusa 8mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Is Azusa 8mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Azusa 8mg Tablet is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can easily flow through the blood vessels.
What are the serious side effects of Azusa 8mg Tablet?
Azusa 8mg Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as liver problems (yellowing of skin, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite), pancreatitis (severe stomach pain, nausea and vomiting), and recurrent chest pain which may be indicative of a heart attack. However, these side effects are rarely seen. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of any potential side effects. Hence, follow your doctor's advice while on treatment.
What should I avoid while taking Azusa 8mg Tablet?
Before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements, consult your doctor first Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Azusa 8mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using Azusa 8mg Tablet. What should I do?
Azusa 8mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
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Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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