Gantra 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Gantra 10 mg Tablet

Gantra 10 mg Tablet contains Vericiguat (10mg).

Uses of Gantra 10 mg Tablet

Prevention of Heart Failure

Key benefits

• In Prevention of Heart Failure Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness
• tiredness
• and swelling in your legs
• ankles
• abdomen and other parts of your body. Gantra 10 Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms
• making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes
• such as eating healthy and keeping active
• to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

How Gantra 10 mg Tablet works

Gantra 10 Tablet turns on a protein (soluble guanylate cyclase) in the body. This relaxes the blood vessels and allows more blood to flow through. As a result, the heart can pump better and doesn't have to work as hard.

How to take Gantra 10 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. Gantra 10 Tablet should be taken with or after 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 Gantra 10 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 Gantra 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 Gantra 10 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Gantra 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 Gantra 10 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 Gantra. Some combinations can change how Gantra works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Gantra 10 mg Tablet

Store Gantra 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 Gantra 10 mg Tablet

Inform your doctor if you are anemic since Gantra 10 Tablet can cause a decrease in the hemoglobin level. Monitor your blood pressure regularly since this medicine may cause low blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you are anemic since Gantra 10 Tablet can cause a decrease in the hemoglobin level. If you feel dizzy while taking this medicine, do not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery. Use contraceptives and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Gantra 10 Tablet. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, should be used during treatment and for 1 month after you stop treatment with Gantra 10 Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Chemical class:

Pyrazolopyridine derivative