Azusa 8 mg Tablet

Composition of Azusa 8 mg Tablet

Azusa 8 mg Tablet contains Azelnidipine (8mg).

Uses of Azusa 8 mg Tablet

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. Azusa 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 Azusa 8 mg Tablet works

Azusa 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 Azusa 8 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. Azusa 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 Azusa 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

Taking more Azusa 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 Azusa 8 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Azusa 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 Azusa 8 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 Azusa. Some combinations can change how Azusa works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Azusa 8 mg Tablet

Store Azusa 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 Azusa 8 mg Tablet

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Chemical class:

Diphenylmethanes