Calaptin 240 SR Tablet

Product Description

Calaptin 240 SR Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart. Calaptin 240 SR Tablet 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypotension, and headache. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. 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 breast-feeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

USES OF CALAPTIN TABLET PR

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

BENEFITS OF CALAPTIN TABLET PR

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Calaptin 240 SR Tablet 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CALAPTIN TABLET PR

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 Calaptin

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Headache

HOW TO USE CALAPTIN TABLET PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Calaptin 240 SR Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW CALAPTIN TABLET PR WORKS

Calaptin 240 SR Tablet 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).