Azusa 8 mg Tablet

Name: Azusa 8 mg Tablet
Brand: AJANTA PHARMA
Price: 166.55 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Azusa 8 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Azelnidipine (8mg). It is used for hypertension (high blood pressure). It belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium channel blocker.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Azusa 8 mg Tablet are swelling of the ankles and feet, flushing, headache and palpitations. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Azusa 8 mg Tablet works.

Uses

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits

In High blood pressure: Azusa relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years.
In Angina: Azusa widens the vessels that supply the heart and eases its workload, so you get fewer episodes of chest pain and can do more before pain comes on.

Side effects

Most side effects of Azusa are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Swelling of the ankles and feet
Flushing
Headache
Palpitations
Dizziness
Tiredness

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

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.

How it 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.

Safety advice

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
DrivingCAUTION: May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
KidneyCAUTION: Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.

Warnings & 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.

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

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.

Quick tips

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.

Fact box

Chemical class: Diphenylmethanes
Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: CARDIAC
Action class: Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

Interaction with drugs

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.

Storage

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

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References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Azusa 8 mg Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: AJANTA PHARMA

Good to know

Common questions

What is Azusa 8 mg Tablet used for?

Azusa 8 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

High blood pressure: Azusa relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years. It is also used for angina.

What is the salt in Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

Azusa 8 mg Tablet contains Azelnidipine (8mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Azusa 8 mg Tablet work?

Azusa 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker.

Is Azusa 8 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Azusa 8 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Azusa are Swelling of the ankles and feet, Flushing, Headache, Palpitations, Dizziness. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Azusa 8 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Azusa 8 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Azusa.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Azusa 8 mg Tablet.

What if I miss a dose of Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Azusa 8mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible.

Is Azusa 8 mg Tablet habit forming?

No. Azusa 8 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Azusa 8 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Azusa 8 mg Tablet starts at ₹167 (MRP ₹175) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 8 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Azusa 8 mg Tablet?

Azusa 8 mg Tablet is manufactured by AJANTA PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Azusa 8 mg Tablet delivered?

Azusa 8 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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Azusa 8 mg Tablet

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

Related lab tests

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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