Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
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Introduction of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination medicine that reduces both blood pressure and cholesterol. Moreover, it helps in preventing future heart attacks and strokes.
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR is a combination of lipid lowering and antihypertensive medicines.
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR is a combination of lipid lowering and antihypertensive medicines.
Uses of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
- High blood pressure with high cholesterol
Benefits of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
In High blood pressure with high cholesterol
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future. This helps you remain healthier for longer. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side effects of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
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 Life Pill 3A
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Cold extremities
- Slow heart rate
- Muscle pain
- Cough
- Weakness
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Numbness of extremity
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
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. Life Pill 3A Capsule XR is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Life Pill 3A Capsule XR.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Life Pill 3A Capsule XR?
If you miss a dose of Life Pill 3A Capsule XR, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Life Pill 3A Capsule XR
- Life Pill 3A Capsule XR lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- Do not stop taking Life Pill 3A Capsule XR suddenly without consulting your doctor as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Let your doctor know about any cough or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as bananas and broccoli.
- If you are having an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking Life Pill 3A Capsule XR. This is because some anesthetics could cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
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Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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