Fimagen 60 Tablet
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Product introduction
Fimagen 60 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.
Fimagen 60 Tablet helps reduce high blood pressure, thus lowering the chances of any future heart attack and stroke. It may also be used to improve the symptoms of chronic (long-standing) heart failure. It helps to preserve kidney function, especially in patients with diabetes. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It is taken by mouth (orally), with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Side effects are few and uncommon with this medicine. However, dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure, particularly after the first dose.
Fimagen 60 Tablet helps reduce high blood pressure, thus lowering the chances of any future heart attack and stroke. It may also be used to improve the symptoms of chronic (long-standing) heart failure. It helps to preserve kidney function, especially in patients with diabetes. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It is taken by mouth (orally), with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Side effects are few and uncommon with this medicine. However, dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure, particularly after the first dose.
Uses of Fimagen Tablet
- Heart failure
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Fimagen Tablet
In Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Fimagen 60 Tablet lowers your blood pressure which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, an effective treatment for heart failure.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Fimagen 60 Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Fimagen 60 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Keep taking this medicine regularly.
Side effects of Fimagen 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 Fimagen
- Dizziness
- Headache
How to use Fimagen 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. Fimagen 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fimagen 60 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Fimagen 60 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Fimagen 60 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Fimagen 60 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Fimagen 60 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Fimagen 60 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Do not take Fimagen 60 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzene derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)
Patient concerns
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Patients taking Fimagen 60 Tablet
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94%
Twice A Day
6%
FAQs
Which class does Fimagen 60 Tablet belong to?
Fimagen 60 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Angiotensin II is a substance which occurs naturally in the body. It tightens the blood vessels, which in turn increases the blood pressure. Fimagen 60 Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.
How should I take Fimagen 60 Tablet?
You should take Fimagen 60 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is for oral use and is usually taken once a day. You should take it with plenty of water, with or without food. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time every day.
What if I forget to take a dose of Fimagen 60 Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Fimagen 60 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
How long does Fimagen 60 Tablet take to start working?
Fimagen 60 Tablet may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. Full benefits of Fimagen 60 Tablet may take a little longer, about 4 weeks.
What is the most important information I should know about Fimagen 60 Tablet?
It is important for you to know that this medicine can cause harm or death to your unborn baby. Therefore, if you are planning a pregnancy or have become pregnant, consult your doctor right away. Your doctor may switch you to a different medicine to treat your high blood pressure.
Is Fimagen 60 Tablet better than telmisartan?
Both Fimagen 60 Tablet and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. Fimagen 60 Tablet is a relatively new medicine. It has been found to be as effective as telmisartan in lowering blood pressure. It can be safely used in patients as it has fewer side effects.
Can I stop Fimagen 60 Tablet on my own?
No, do not stop taking Fimagen 60 Tablet without speaking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well or your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which may increase your risk of stroke.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Fimagen 60 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Fimagen 60 Tablet may decrease your blood pressure due to which you may feel dizzy or may even faint. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical aid in a nearby hospital.
Who should not take Fimagen 60 Tablet?
You should not take Fimagen 60 Tablet if you are allergic to it or if you are pregnant. Avoid its use if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are being treated with a blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren.
What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Fimagen 60 Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Fimagen 60 Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Fimagen 60 Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.
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