Echopin 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Echopin 10 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 can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at about the same time each day. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. 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 yourself active with regular exercise, managing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure.

The most common side effects include headache, edema, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and somnolence. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects. There has been reports of lichenoid keratosis (a benign, inflamed, solitary skin lesion, typically brownish or reddish, found on sun-exposed areas) in some patients taking Echopin 10 Tablet, if you experience this, let your doctor know.

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 before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor about all the 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 Echopin Tablet

Benefits of Echopin Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Echopin 10 Tablet works by relaxing the 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, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Echopin 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 Echopin

Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness
Edema (swelling)

How to use Echopin 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. Echopin 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Echopin Tablet works

Echopin 10 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. In heart-related chest pain (angina), the enhanced blood flow in the body relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Echopin 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Echopin 10 Tablet 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Echopin 10 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Echopin 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Echopin 10 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Echopin 10 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Echopin 10 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Echopin 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Echopin 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Echopin 10 Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

What if you forget to take Echopin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Echopin 10 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.\n

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Echopin 10 Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Echopin 10 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 Echopin 10 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

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FAQs

How long does it take for Echopin 10 Tablet to work?

Echopin 10 Tablet starts working on the day it is taken. However, it may take weeks to see the full effect. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or if you do not notice any considerable difference. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or you feel worse after taking the medicine.

Does Echopin 10 Tablet cause itching?

Echopin 10 Tablet may cause itching in some patients, though it is an uncommon side effect. However, if you experience severe itching contact your doctor.

Is Echopin 10 Tablet bad for the kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Echopin 10 Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Echopin 10 Tablet can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect, it helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.

Should I take Echopin 10 Tablet in the morning or at night?

Echopin 10 Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Usually, it is advised to be taken in the morning, but your doctor may advise to take it in the evening as well. You should 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.

For how long do I need to take Echopin 10 Tablet?

You should keep on taking Echopin 10 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 Echopin 10 Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

Is Echopin 10 Tablet a beta-blocker?

No, Echopin 10 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 Echopin 10 Tablet?

Echopin 10 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 to you because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of any potential side effects. Follow your doctor's advice.

What should I avoid while taking Echopin 10 Tablet?

Consult your doctor first before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements. Take low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor. Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Echopin 10 Tablet. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps to lower your blood pressure and prevents heart problems.

I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using a Echopin 10 Tablet. What should I do?

Echopin 10 Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce swelling raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

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