Azilpine 16 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Azilpine 16 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on your blood pressure levels and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, 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. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. This makes it hard to identify any sudden spike and 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. Studies have shown that it also has a protective effect on the heart.

The most common side effects include itching, drowsiness, constipation, abdominal pains, diarrhea, and frequent urination. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce the side effects.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, heart, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Azilpine Tablet

Side effects of Azilpine 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 Azilpine

Itching
Drowsiness
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Frequent urge to urinate
Decreased potassium level in blood
Swelling
Numbness

How to use Azilpine 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. Azilpine 16 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Azilpine Tablet works

Azilpine 16 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Azilpine 16 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Azilpine 16 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Azilpine 16 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Azilpine 16 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Azilpine Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

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FAQs

What is the use of Azilpine 16 Tablet?

Azilpine 16 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.

Is Azilpine 16 Tablet bad for the kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Azilpine 16 Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Azilpine 16 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.

Should I take Azilpine 16 Tablet in the morning or at night?

Azilpine 16 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.

How long do I need to take Azilpine 16 Tablet?

You should keep on taking Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

Is Azilpine 16 Tablet a beta-blocker?

No, Azilpine 16 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.

What are the serious side effects of Azilpine 16 Tablet?

Azilpine 16 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.

What should I avoid while taking Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 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 Azilpine 16 Tablet. What should I do?

Azilpine 16 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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