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Efonidipine (40mg)

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Efnocar 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.

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Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 22 Dec 2025 | 02:50 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Efonidipine (40mg)

Marketer

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Efnocar 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 Efnocar 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 Efnocar Tablet

Benefits of Efnocar Tablet

Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Efnocar 40 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.

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Efnocar 40 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 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. 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 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Efnocar Tablet works

Efnocar 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.

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Quick tips

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efnocar 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Efnocar 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Efnocar 40 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is the use of Efnocar 40 Tablet?

Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet bad for the kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Efnocar 40 Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet in the morning or at night?

Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet?

You should keep on taking Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

Is Efnocar 40 Tablet a beta-blocker?

No, Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet?

Efnocar 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 Efnocar 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 Efnocar 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 Efnocar 40 Tablet. What should I do?

Efnocar 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylbenzamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

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User feedback

Patients taking Efnocar 40 Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Efnocar Tablet for?

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

83%

Others

17%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

44%

Excellent

33%

Average

22%

What were the side-effects while using Efnocar 40 Tablet?

No Side Effect

43%

Palpitations

14%

Muscle cramp

14%

Ankle swelling

14%

Hypotensive collapse

14%

How do you take Efnocar Tablet?

With food

60%

With or without food

40%

Please rate Efnocar 40 Tablet on price

Average

44%

Expensive

33%

Not Expensive

22%

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Marketer details

Name: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Address: Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Efnocar Tablet

Benefits of Efnocar Tablet

Side effects of Efnocar Tablet

How to use Efnocar Tablet

How Efnocar Tablet works

All substitutes for Efnocar 40 Tablet

Efonta 40mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is the use of Efnocar 40 Tablet?

Is Efnocar 40 Tablet bad for the kidneys?

Should I take Efnocar 40 Tablet in the morning or at night?

How long do I need to take Efnocar 40 Tablet?

Is Efnocar 40 Tablet a beta-blocker?

What are the serious side effects of Efnocar 40 Tablet?

What should I avoid while taking Efnocar 40 Tablet?

I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using Efnocar 40 Tablet. What should I do?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

User feedback

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What were the side-effects while using Efnocar 40 Tablet?

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