Angimil 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.
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 harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Angimil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Angimil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Angimil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Careful monitoring of the patient for any signs of overdosage is advisable.
CAUTION
Angimil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Angimil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Angimil 40mg Tablet
Introduction
Angimil 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.
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Uses of Angimil
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Arrhythmia
Side effects of Angimil
Common
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 with food.
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 more blood and oxygen to reach the heart. This reduces blood pressure and decreases the chances of a...
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Quick Tips
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...
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It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Angimil as it may make the side effects worse.
Brief Description
Indication
Essential hypertension, Angina pectoris, and prevention of re-infarction, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, Atri...
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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
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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 aft...
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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 ...
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Contraindication
Cardiogenic shock, hypotension (systolic pressure <90 mmHg), marked bradycardia, uncompensated heart failure, 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block (unless pace...
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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 revers...
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Precaution
Patient w/ bradycardia or 1st-degree AV block, attenuated neuromuscular transmission, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Renal and ...
Increased cardiac depressant effects with beta-blockers and flecainide. Increased risk of additive bradycardia, conduction disturbances and digoxin to...
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