Efnocar 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Efnocar 10mg Tablet is used in the management of hypertension (essential hypertension and renal parenchymal hypertension). It helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Efnocar 10mg 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 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. 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 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.
The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, constipation, and headache. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent the side effects.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver 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 Efnocar Tablet
Benefits of Efnocar Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Efnocar 10mg Tablet helps relax blood vessel walls, reducing resistance to blood flow and lowering blood pressure. It also makes the heart beat a bit less forcefully, which reduces the pressure in the blood vessels. Additionally, Efnocar 10mg Tablet can make arteries more flexible, which helps your body respond better to changes in blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to do its job without too much strain. Take it regularly as prescribed to be effective. In addition to taking this medicine, make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maintain your blood pressure in the normal range.
Side effects of Efnocar 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 Efnocar
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Hot flushes
- Flushing of face
How to use Efnocar 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. Efnocar 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Efnocar Tablet works
Efnocar 10mg 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 normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Efnocar 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Efnocar 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efnocar 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Efnocar 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Efnocar Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylbenzamines derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Efnocar 10mg Tablet
Once A Day
57%
Twice A Day
35%
Alternate Day
4%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Efnocar Tablet for?
Hypertension *
100%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Efnocar Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Efnocar 10mg Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Q. What is the use of Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
Efnocar 10mg Tablet 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Efnocar 10mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Efnocar 10mg Tablet 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Efnocar 10mg Tablet 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.
Q. How long do I need to take Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
You should keep on taking Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Q. Is Efnocar 10mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
Efnocar 10mg 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 while taking this medicine.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Efnocar 10mg Tablet?
Consult your doctor first before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements. Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Efnocar 10mg 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 Efnocar 10mg Tablet. What should I do?
Efnocar 10mg 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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