Angidine Retard Tablet MR
Angidine Retard Tablet MR should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.
Angidine Retard Tablet MR
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Angidine Retard Tablet MR is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines.
Angidine Retard Tablet MR should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.
It helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, hives, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
03Uses
Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
04How 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. Angidine Retard Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Angidine Retard Tablet MR is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Angidine Retard Tablet MR, 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood going to part of your heart. This can occur when the blood vessels of the heart become narrow. Angidine Retard Tablet MR relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. Angidine Retard Tablet MR can also help increase your ability to exercise and lead your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.Research shows that the frequency of angina attacks reduces significantly after 6 months of treatment with Angidine Retard Tablet MR.
08Side Effects
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
Hives
Rash
Itching
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Weakness
Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Angidine Retard Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Angidine Retard Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Angidine Retard Tablet MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Angidine Retard Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Angidine Retard Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Angidine Retard Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Angidine Retard Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Angidine Retard Tablet MR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Angidine Retard Tablet MR prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Angidine Retard Tablet MR.
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