Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Composition of Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet contains Minoxidil (2.5mg).

Uses of Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Key benefits

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Anasure 2.5mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels
• reducing peripheral vascular resistance. It is beneficial in certain cases of resistant hypertension when other antihypertensive medications do not work or are contraindicated.

How Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet works

Anasure 2.5mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicine known as potassium channel openers. It is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator. It works by opening adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. This helps to dilate the arteries (blood vessels) to increase the blood flow and decrease the blood pressure.

How to take Anasure 2.5 mg 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. Anasure 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Anasure 2.5mg 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Anasure than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Anasure are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Anasure. Some combinations can change how Anasure works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Store Anasure below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Anasure 2.5 mg Tablet

Anasure 2.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Anasure 2.5mg Tablet affects you. Do not consume alcohol while taking Anasure 2.5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. It can cause salt and water buildup in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid. It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment. Do not stop taking Anasure 2.5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Chemical class:

Dialkylarylamines