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    Efonidipine
    INFORMATION ABOUT EFONIDIPINE
    Efonidipine Uses
    Efonidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
    How Efonidipine works
    Efonidipine 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 normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
    Common side effects of Efonidipine
    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
    Ankle swelling, Dizziness, Edema (swelling), Fatigue, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea1a
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    13 Mar 2020 | 07:19 AM (UTC)
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    Expert advice for Efonidipine
    • A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Efonidipine. 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 Efonidipine affects you. 
    • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 
    Frequently asked questions for Efonidipine
    Efonidipine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
    No, there is no evidence that Efonidipine causes deterioration of kidney problems. Efonidipine can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
    Efonidipine can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. You should used this medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
    You should keep on taking Efonidipine for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Efonidipine, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
    No, Efonidipine is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can easily flow through the blood vessels.
    Efonidipine may cause some serious side effects such as liver problems (yellowing of skin, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite), pancreatitis (severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting), and recurrent chest pain which may be indicative of a heart attack. However, these side effects are rarely seen. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine to you because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of any potential side effects. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.
    Consult your doctor first before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements. Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Efonidipine. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
    Efonidipine can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.