Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

Composition of Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

Fimanta 60 mg Tablet contains Fimasartan (60mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of Heart Failure Prevention of heart attack and stroke

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
• increasing the risk of heart
• brain
• and kidney problems. Fimanta 60 Tablet helps lower blood pressure
• reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels
• and lowering the chances of complications. In Prevention of Heart Failure Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently
• leading to symptoms like fatigue
• shortness of breath
• and fluid buildup. Fimanta 60 Tablet supports heart function by reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow. In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Prevention of heart attack and stroke is important for people at risk due to high blood pressure or heart disease. By controlling blood pressure and protecting blood vessels
• Fimanta 60 Tablet helps reduce the likelihood of these serious events. Show More

How Fimanta 60 mg Tablet works

Fimanta 60 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

How to take Fimanta 60 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. Fimanta 60 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 Fimanta 60 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, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Fimanta 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 Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor.

Do not take Fimanta if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines.

How to store Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Fimanta 60 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time. Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not take Fimanta 60 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor

Chemical class:

Biphenyl derivative