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Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Azusa 16 Tablet

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Marketer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Azelnidipine (16mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Azusa 16 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes and widens blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing strain on the heart. Controlling blood pressure helps protect the heart, brain, and kidneys from damage caused by long-term hypertension.

Azusa 16 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Continue taking it for as long as your doctor advises. Do not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms, and stopping treatment may make your condition worse.

Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a balanced diet can further help manage your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice carefully while taking this medicine. Studies suggest that Azusa 16 Tablet may also provide protective benefits for the heart.

The most common side effects include itching, drowsiness, constipation, abdominal pains, diarrhea, and frequent urination. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you or worsen. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce the side effects.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, heart, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Azusa Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Azusa Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls remains consistently high, which can damage the heart and blood vessels over time. Azusa 16 Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, improving blood flow. Controlling blood pressure helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other related complications, supporting long-term cardiovascular health.

Side effects of Azusa 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 Azusa

Swelling
Numbness
Drowsiness
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Frequent urge to urinate
Decreased potassium level in blood
Itching

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

How Azusa Tablet works

Azusa 16 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 helps normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azusa 16 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Azusa 16 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

Azusa 16 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

Azusa 16 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Azusa 16 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azusa 16 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Azusa 16 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azusa 16 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Azusa Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Azusa 16 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

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Azusa 16 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 16 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

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.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

High Sugar, high blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

What is the use of Azusa 16 Tablet?

Azusa 16 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 16 Tablet bad for the kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Azusa 16 Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Azusa 16 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 16 Tablet in the morning or at night?

Azusa 16 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 16 Tablet?

You should keep on taking Azusa 16 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 16 Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

Is Azusa 16 Tablet a beta-blocker?

No, Azusa 16 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 16 Tablet?

Azusa 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 Tablet. What should I do?

Azusa 16 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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