Angimil80mg
Tablet
Medimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Angimil. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Angimil may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Angimil 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 ha... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Angimil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Angimil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Angimil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Angimil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Angimil may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Angimil is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It works by relaxin... View More
Uses of Angimil
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Arrhythmia
Side effects of Angimil
- Headache
- Constipation
- Infection
- Dizziness
- Sinus infection
- Flu-like symptoms
- Peripheral edema
How to use Angimil
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. Angimil is to be taken wit... View More
How Angimil works
Angimil is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the heart and blood vessels, thereby widening the blood vessels and allowing mo... View More
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.... View More
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Angimil as it may make the side effects worse.
Indication
Essential hypertension, Angina pectoris, and prevention of re-infarction, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, Atrial... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: Immediate release 80 mg PO q8hr initially; maintenance: 80-320 mg PO q12hr Extended release 180 mg/day PO (120 mg/day in... View More
Child Dose
Supraventricular Tachycardia 1-15 years old: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (not to exceed 5 mg) IV over 2 minutes; second dose (not to exceed 10 mg) may be given after... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Use with caution; monitor ECG; for Verelan PM, manufacturer recommends 100 mg at bedtime initially; if CrCl <10 mL/min, reduce dose by... View More
Contraindication
Cardiogenic shock, hypotension (systolic pressure <90 mmHg), marked bradycardia, uncompensated heart failure, 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block (unless pacema... View More
Mode of Action
Verapamil inhibits entry of calcium ions into arterial smooth muscle cells as well as the myocytes and conducting tissue. These actions lead to reversal... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ bradycardia or 1st-degree AV block, attenuated neuromuscular transmission, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Renal and he... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache,Gingival hyperplasia 1-10% Constipation (9%),Dizziness (4%),Hypotension (4%),Dyspepsia (3%),Nausea (3%),Edema (2%),Rash (2%),Increase... View More
Interaction
Increased cardiac depressant effects with beta-blockers and flecainide. Increased risk of additive bradycardia, conduction disturbances and digoxin toxi... View More
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