Apresol Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators and is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used in combination with other medicines in the treatment of heart failure.

Apresol Tablet works by relaxing and enlarging certain small blood vessels so that blood flows through them more easily. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. You must follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, taking all the prescribed medicines, in the right amounts, each day.

These medicines will help keep your blood pressure down. Do not skip any doses. If you forget a dose of Apresol Tablet, wait until it is time for your next dose, then continue with your regular schedule. Do not stop taking it, or any of your other high blood pressure medicines, without checking with your doctor.

Apresol Tablet is generally safe and suitable for most people but has some potential side effects. The most common are headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased heart rate. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not resolve.

Uses of Apresol Tablet

Benefits of Apresol Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Apresol Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels which lower blood pressure and allow more blood and oxygen to reach the heart and other organs. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. 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 Treatment of 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. Apresol Tablet 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.

show less

Side effects of Apresol 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 Apresol

Diarrhea
Headache
Increased heart rate
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Palpitations
Vomiting

How to use Apresol 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. Apresol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Apresol Tablet works

Apresol Tablet works by relaxing blood vessel which lowers blood pressure and allows more blood and oxygen to reach the heart and other organs.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Apresol Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Apresol 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apresol Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Apresol Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Apresol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apresol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the information available is very limited for this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Apresol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Apresol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the information available is very limited for this medicine.

What if you forget to take Apresol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Apresol Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Apresol Tablet is usually taken in combination with medications to slow your heart from beating too fast (beta-blockers) and medications that remove the excess fluid (diuretics).
It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.
Do not stop taking Apresol Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phthalazines Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Potassium channel opener

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Heart pain blood pressure high blood sugar high

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

Consult physician near u for proper examination and blood work up

Diabetes with heart paining and high BLood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is not good control. A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

What for Nefrosave tablet is recommended ???

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Nefrosave Tablet Uses Nefrosave Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms: High Blood Pressure Join 148 Pro Subscribers Hereditary Disorder Affecting The Exocrine Glands Hepatitis Join 48 Pro Subscribers Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning Join 75 Pro Subscribers Acute Bronchitis Join 74 Pro Subscribers Chronic Bronchitis Paracetamol Poisoning Congestive Heart Failure High Cholesterol

User feedback

Patients taking Apresol Tablet

Thrice A Day

100%

What are you using Apresol Tablet for?

Hypertension *

85%

Others

15%

*Hypertension (high blood pressure)

How much was the improvement?

Average

60%

Excellent

25%

Poor

15%

What were the side-effects while using Apresol Tablet?

No Side Effec*

55%

Headache

18%

Loss of appet*

Increased hea*

Nausea

*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite, Increased heart rate

How do you take Apresol Tablet?

With food

45%

Empty stomach

27%

With or witho*

27%

*With or without food

Please rate Apresol Tablet on price

Expensive

42%

Not Expensive

30%

Average

27%

FAQs

Q. What is Apresol Tablet and what is it used for?

Apresol Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps in the removal of potassium from the walls of arteries. This results in increased space in the arteries for the blood to flow easily, thereby reducing the workload of the heart to pump the blood. It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to your heart muscle. It is prescribed to patients with stable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for the treatment of angina.

Q. Can I stop taking Apresol Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Apresol Tablet without consulting your doctor. Suddenly stopping the medication may cause reoccurring of your anginal pain. It would be better to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.

Q. How long does it take Apresol Tablet to start working?

Apresol Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine. However, full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any significant improvement in your condition.

Q. For how long do I need to continue Apresol Tablet?

Apresol Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life. You should continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. However, if you experience any bothersome side effects, consult your doctor.

Q. What if somebody accidentally takes an excess of Apresol Tablet?

Taking Apresol Tablet in excess may cause low blood pressure and the person may feel weak or dizzy. Also, one may experience irregular or fast heartbeat. In case of an overdose, immediately consult the doctor and seek emergency medical help.

Q. Can I take Apresol Tablet if I am taking aspirin?

You should avoid taking Apresol Tablet and aspirin together. Taking these two medicines together increases the risk of ulcer or bleeding in the mouth, stomach or intestine. Immediately consult your doctor, if you notice blood in your stool or vomit while using Apresol Tablet.

Q. Who should not use Apresol Tablet?

People who are allergic to Apresol Tablet or any of its ingredients should avoid using Apresol Tablet. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Apresol Tablet. Additionally, it is advised to avoid using Apresol Tablet in people taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat). This is because these medicines may interfere with the working of Apresol Tablet and affect your blood pressure. Fluctuations in blood pressure could also be due to low blood volume.

Q. Can Apresol Tablet affect my sex life?

No, Apresol Tablet does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Apresol Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.

Show less

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Fish Oil

Green Tea

Cocoa

Top Cardiologists

Dr. Balbir Singh

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.8 ★

Dr. Sanjay Sharma

MBBS, MD, DM

4.7 ★

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh

MBBS, MD, Diploma

4.9 ★

Dr. Amit Bhushan Sharma

MBBS, MD, DM

4.8 ★

Dr. R. R. Kasliwal

MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship

4.7 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Drugs.com. Hydralazine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 15 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Manufacturer

Name: Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

Address: Exeltis - Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd , Khivraj Complex - II, 4th Floor, No: 480, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035, Tamil Nadu, India.

Country of origin: India