INTRODUCTION

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart.

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

USES OF ANGIZEM CD CAPSULE ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Arrhythmia

BENEFITS OF ANGIZEM CD CAPSULE ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

In Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER helps treat heart-related chest pain (angina attack) as well as prevent it from happening in the future. However, it should not be used for acute attacks of angina. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in the heart. This makes it easier for blood to flow to the heart, so it gets more oxygen. This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently. It should be taken regularly to be effective. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

In Arrhythmia

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER may also be used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It may help stop an abnormal rhythm while it is happening or prevent its occurrence in the first place.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF ANGIZEM CD CAPSULE ER

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

Common side effects of Angizem CD

Headache
Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Nausea
Rash

HOW TO USE ANGIZEM CD CAPSULE ER

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. Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW ANGIZEM CD CAPSULE ER WORKS

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thereby widening the blood vessels and allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This reduces blood pressure and decreases the chances of angina (chest pain).

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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INTRODUCTION

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