Channel 30 Tablet MR
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Product introduction
Channel 30 Tablet MR is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Channel 30 Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.
Channel 30 Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.
Uses of Channel Tablet MR
Benefits of Channel Tablet MR
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Channel 30 Tablet MR works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Channel 30 Tablet MR helps treat heart-related chest pain (angina attack) as well as prevent it from happening in the future. However, it should not be used for acute attacks of angina. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in the heart. This makes it easier for blood to flow to the heart, so it gets more oxygen. This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently. It should be taken regularly to be effective. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.
In Treatment of Arrhythmia
Channel 30 Tablet MR may also be used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It may help stop an abnormal rhythm while it is happening or prevent its occurrence in the first place.
Side effects of Channel Tablet MR
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 Channel
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
How to use Channel Tablet MR
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. Channel 30 Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Channel Tablet MR works
Channel 30 Tablet MR is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Channel 30 Tablet MR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Channel 30 Tablet MR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Channel 30 Tablet MR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Alternative method of infant feeding should be considered.
Alternative method of infant feeding should be considered.
Driving
UNSAFE
Channel 30 Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Channel 30 Tablet MR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Channel 30 Tablet MR is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Channel 30 Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Channel 30 Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Channel Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Channel 30 Tablet MR, 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
- Channel 30 Tablet MR slows down the heartbeat and allows the blood vessels in the body to relax.
- This helps prevent angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease), certain abnormal heart rhythms, stroke and heart attack.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Channel 30 Tablet MR as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzothiazepine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium channel blockers- Nondihydropyridines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Channel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Channel 30 Tablet MR
Twice A Day
46%
Once A Day
28%
Thrice A Day
23%
Once A Week
3%
What are you using Channel Tablet MR for?
Hypertension *
67%
Arrhythmia
33%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is Channel 30 Tablet MR a blood thinner?
No, Channel 30 Tablet MR is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).
Does Channel 30 Tablet MR cause weight gain?
Yes, Channel 30 Tablet MR may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Channel 30 Tablet MR then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
Is it better to take Channel 30 Tablet MR in the morning or at night?
It is recommended to take Channel 30 Tablet MR at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Does Channel 30 Tablet MR affect sleep?
Channel 30 Tablet MR may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.
Who should not take Channel 30 Tablet MR?
You should not take Channel 30 Tablet MR if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Channel 30 Tablet MR?
Symptoms of overdose of Channel 30 Tablet MR include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
How long do I need to take Channel 30 Tablet MR? Can I stop it on my own?
Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.
What should I avoid while taking Channel 30 Tablet MR?
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Channel 30 Tablet MR. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Channel 30 Tablet MR causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Channel 30 Tablet MR.
What are the serious side effects of Channel 30 Tablet MR?
The serious side effects of Channel 30 Tablet MR include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.
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Expires on or after: July, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Channel 30 Tablet MR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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