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Composition FOR Azovas 8mg Tablet

Azelnidipine(8mg)

food interaction for Azovas Tablet

alcohol interaction for Azovas Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Azovas Tablet

lactation interaction for Azovas Tablet

food
alcohol
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Azovas 8mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Azovas 8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Information regarding the use of Azovas 8mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Azovas 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Azovas 8mg Tablet

Azelnidipine(8mg)

Azovas tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How azovas tablet works

Azovas 8mg 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 treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Common side effects of azovas tablet

Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Palpitations, Slow heart rate, Abdominal pain, Rash, Altered walking, Gastrointestinal disorder, Sensation of warmth, Increased transaminase level in blood, Abnormal liver function, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased blood urea nitrogen, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Increased creatine phosphokinase level in blood, Increased potassium level in blood, Itching, Constipation, Increased creatinine level in blood, Frequent urge to urinate, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Increased bilirubin in the blood, Liver failure, Jaundice, Cardiac arrest, Sinus arrest

SUBSTITUTES FOR Azovas Tablet

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Expert advice FOR Azovas Tablet

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

Frequently asked questions FOR Azovas 8mg Tablet

Azelnidipine

Q. What is the use of Azovas 8mg Tablet?
Azovas 8mg 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.
Q. Is Azovas 8mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Azovas 8mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Azovas 8mg 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.
Q. Should I take Azovas 8mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Azovas 8mg 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.
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Q. How long do I need to take Azovas 8mg Tablet?
You should keep on taking Azovas 8mg 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 Azovas 8mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Q. Is Azovas 8mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Azovas 8mg 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.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Azovas 8mg Tablet?
Azovas 8mg 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.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Azovas 8mg 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 Azovas 8mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
Q. I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using Azovas 8mg Tablet. What should I do?
Azovas 8mg 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 April, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)