Efnipine 40 Tablet
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Product introduction
Efnipine 40 Tablet is used in the management of hypertension (essential hypertension and renal parenchymal hypertension) and angina. It helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent hypertension and stroke.
Efnipine 40 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You may take it with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor.
Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of Efnipine 40 Tablet include headache, facial redness, and a faster heartbeat. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, get worse, or do not go away. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent the side effects.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney issues. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice beforehand. Also, disclose any medications you’re taking, especially for heart conditions or high blood pressure. Regular blood pressure checks are recommended to ensure its effectiveness.
Uses of Efnipine Tablet
Benefits of Efnipine Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Efnipine 40 Tablet helps relax blood vessel walls, reducing resistance to blood flow and lowering blood pressure. It also makes the heart beat a bit less forcefully, which reduces the pressure in the blood vessels. Additionally, Efnipine 40 Tablet can make arteries more flexible, which helps your body respond better to changes in blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to do its job without too much strain. Take it regularly as prescribed to be effective. In addition to taking this medicine, make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maintain your blood pressure in the normal range.
Side effects of Efnipine 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 Efnipine
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Hot flashes
How to use Efnipine 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. Efnipine 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Efnipine Tablet works
Efnipine 40 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It helps regulate 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 normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure and reduces the chances of stroke.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efnipine 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efnipine 40 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
Efnipine 40 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
Efnipine 40 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 Efnipine 40 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Efnipine 40 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Efnipine Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Efnipine 40 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.
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Quick tips
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Efnipine 40 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 Efnipine 40 Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylbenzamines derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is the use of Efnipine 40 Tablet?
Efnipine 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and angina. It belongs to a group of medicines that block the calcium channels in the blood vessels. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the blood vessels, which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
Is Efnipine 40 Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Efnipine 40 Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Efnipine 40 Tablet can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. Its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
Should I take Efnipine 40 Tablet in the morning or at night?
Efnipine 40 Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take it 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 Efnipine 40 Tablet?
You should keep on taking Efnipine 40 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 Efnipine 40 Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Is Efnipine 40 Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Efnipine 40 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 vessels.
What are the serious side effects of Efnipine 40 Tablet?
Efnipine 40 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.
What should I avoid while taking Efnipine 40 Tablet?
Consult your doctor first before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements. Avoid eating grapefruit (or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Efnipine 40 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 Efnipine 40 Tablet. What should I do?
Efnipine 40 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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