Use:
Calcium channel blocker is a type of blood pressure medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This type of medicine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. Calcium channel blockers help lower blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It can also be prescribed to treat angina pectoris (heart related chest pain).
Indication:
it may be prescribed on its own or in combination with other medications. The dosage is determined by the severity of the condition. It can be taken at any time of the day with or without food. However, it is recommended that it be taken at the same time every day. Keep taking it as long as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking it even if you feel fine, as high blood pressure often does not have any symptoms, making it difficult to detect a sudden rise. If you stop taking this medicine, your condition may worsen.
Exercising regularly, losing weight, and following a nutritious diet will also help keep your blood pressure in check.
Side Effects:
Common side effects include tiredness, swelling of the feet (called edema), feeling sleepy, dizzy, flushed, heart palpitations, and headaches. If any of these symptoms bother you or persist, talk to your doctor. Side effects such as swelling in feet or ankles (called edema) and heart palpitations (heart palpitations) are less severe than with other similar medicines in the group. It has also been shown to protect the kidneys.
Safety Advice:
It is important to inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems before taking this product. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctor before taking this medicinal product. You should also inform your doctor about other medications you are taking, particularly those used to treat hypertension or heart disease. Your doctor should check your blood pressure on a regular basis to ensure that this medicinal product is effective.
