Efonidipine
Information about Efonidipine
Efonidipine uses
Efonidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How efonidipine works
Efonidipine 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 normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Common side effects of efonidipine
Headache, Palpitations, Hot flushes, Flushing of face, Edema (swelling), Increased liver enzymes, Increased blood urea nitrogen, Increased creatinine level in blood, Protein in urine, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Atrial fibrillation, Tachycardia, Slow heart rate, Ventricular premature contractions, Increased triglyceride level in blood
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Expert advice for Efonidipine
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Efonidipine. 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 Efonidipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Efonidipine
Efonidipine
Q. What is the use of Efonidipine?
Efonidipine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which 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 Efonidipine bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Efonidipine causes deterioration of kidney problems. Efonidipine can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
Q. Should I take Efonidipine in the morning or at night?
Efonidipine can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. You should used 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.