Efnocar 10mg Tablet
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Efnocar 10mg 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.
Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar Tablet
Benefits of Efnocar Tablet
In Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Efnocar 10mg Tablet helps improve heart health by promoting better blood flow and reducing strain on the heart. It supports a steady heartbeat and relaxation of blood vessels, helping you stay active and comfortable while reducing chest pain.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Efnocar 10mg Tablet helps relax blood vessel walls, reduce resistance to blood flow, and lower blood pressure levels. It also makes the heart beat a bit less forcefully, which reduces the pressure in the blood vessels. Additionally, Efnocar 10mg 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. 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 Efnocar 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 Efnocar
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Hot flashes
How to use Efnocar 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. Efnocar 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Efnocar Tablet works
Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Efnocar 10mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efnocar 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Efnocar 10mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Efnocar 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Efnocar 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Efnocar Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylbenzamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Efnocar 10mg Tablet
Once A Day
57%
Twice A Day
35%
Alternate Day
4%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Efnocar Tablet for?
Hypertension *
100%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Efnocar Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Efnocar 10mg Tablet on price
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FAQs
What is the use of Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Efnocar 10mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
You should keep on taking Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Is Efnocar 10mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet. What should I do?
Efnocar 10mg 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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Country of origin: India
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