Azeldip 8

Composition of Azeldip 8

Azeldip 8 contains Azelnidipine (8mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Azeldip 8

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls remains consistently high
• which can damage the heart and blood vessels over time. Azeldip 8mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels
• improving blood flow. Controlling blood pressure helps reduce the risk of heart attack
• stroke
• and other related complications
• supporting long-term cardiovascular health.

How Azeldip 8 works

Azeldip 8mg 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 helps normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

How to take Azeldip 8

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. Azeldip 8mg 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 Azeldip 8mg 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

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Azeldip 8

Most side effects of Azeldip 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 Azeldip 8

Warnings and precautions

Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk.

Do not take Azeldip if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular.

How to store Azeldip 8

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Azeldip 8

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Azeldip 8mg 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 Azeldip 8mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker

Chemical class:

Diphenylmethanes