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Avensa LA medicine contains the main active ingredient is Nifedipine with a strength of 30mg and other excipients in a sufficient amount. The drug is used in the treatment of hypertension, relieves chronic stable angina... This drug can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
1. What is Avensa LA?
Avensa LA medicine contains the main active ingredient is Nifedipine with a strength of 30mg and other excipients in a sufficient amount. The main active ingredient Nifedipine is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels. So the heart does not have to work too hard, at the same time, it also increases the amount of blood and oxygen transported to the heart.
Avensa LA is formulated as a controlled release tablet, suitable for direct oral administration.
2. Effects of Avensa LA
Avensa LA is a cardiovascular drug that works in the treatment of the following diseases:
Treatment of coronary artery disease, chronic stable angina. Treatment of hypertension used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
3. Usage and dosage of Avensa LA
3.1. How to take Avensa LA Avensa LA is a controlled release tablet that is suitable for direct oral administration. Avensa LA slow-release tablets are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, prevent angina, and treat Raynaud's disease. With this tablet form, the user needs to swallow the tablet whole, do not chew, break or break the tablet. 3.2. Dosage of the drug Avensa LA Dosage for treatment of hypertension: Use a slow-acting and long-lasting drug 10-40mg/time, twice a day or 30-90mg orally once a day or 20-100mg a day. Dosage for prevention of angina: Use slow-acting and long-lasting drugs 10-40mg/time, taken twice a day or 30-90mg taken once a day depending on the preparation. Take Avensa LA tablets after eating. 3.3. If you miss a dose of medicine, you should try to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is too close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. It should be noted that for any reason you should not double the prescribed dose. In case of overdose: In case of an emergency, you should contact 911 or go to the nearest local medical facility.
4. Undesirable effects of Avensa LA
4.1. Side effects of Avensa LA Undesirable effects usually occur in the early stages of using this drug and subside after a few weeks or after a dose adjustment. The tablet form is usually less likely to cause side effects than the capsule form.
During the use of Avensa LA, drug users may experience some undesirable effects, specifically as follows:
Dizziness, dizziness, headache, red face, orthostatic hypotension, facial swelling, paleness. Digestive disorders: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite. Allergies, itching, joint pain. Dry mouth, vomiting, rash. 4.2. How to deal with unwanted effects of the drug The unwanted effects of the drug Avensa LA such as dizziness, flushing, headache, hypotension, peripheral edema... are usually due to vasodilating effects. caused by the drug. A paradox that occurs during treatment is that in some patients, at the beginning of treatment, there is an increase in angina attacks due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. This can cause ischemia in the brain and heart muscle, and some patients may experience transient blindness. When experiencing these undesirable effects, users should stop treatment immediately. However, serious adverse events with nifedipine requiring discontinuation or dose reduction are uncommon. You need to proactively notify the treating doctor immediately of any unwanted side effects when using it for timely treatment.
5. Drug interactions of Avensa LA
Avensa LA contains the active ingredient Nifedipine, which increases the effects of other antihypertensives and other vasodilators, especially nitrate derivatives. Beta-blockers: Although the main active ingredient, nifedipine is also commonly used in combination with beta-blockers and is generally well tolerated. However, caution must be exercised because it can cause excessive hypotension, increased angina attacks, congestive heart failure and arrhythmias, especially common in patients with reduced cardiac function. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Indomethacin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may antagonize the antihypertensive effects of calcium channel blockers by inhibiting renal prostaglandin synthesis, or by causing stasis. salt and water. Antiplatelet agents: The antiplatelet effect is increased if nifedipine-containing drugs are combined with aspirin or ticlopidine. Grapefruit juice: When drinking grapefruit juice with drugs containing the active ingredient Nifedipine, specifically Avensa LA, will increase the bioavailability of Nifedipine. This interaction may be due to some components in grapefruit juice that inhibit the enzyme P450. Alcohol: Causes increased bioavailability and inhibition of metabolism of the active substance nifedipine. As a result, serum concentrations and effects of nifedipine are increased. At the same time, you also need to be careful in carefully listing with your treating doctor or pharmacist the medicines you are taking. Such drugs include prescription and over-the-counter drugs, oral or topical drugs, dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals.
6. Some notes when using Avensa LA
6.1. Contraindications of the drug Avensa LA Avensa LA drug is not used with the following people:
People with sensitive or sensitive terrain to any ingredient of the product. Impaired porphyria or severe aortic stenosis. People experiencing unstable angina. People with severe kidney failure or advanced liver disease. Women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Elderly people, driving and operating machinery should be cautious. 6.2. Precautions while using Avensa LA After starting treatment, if ischemic pain occurs or the existing pain worsens rapidly, it is necessary to stop using the drug. Nifedipine should be used with caution in people with heart failure or impaired left ventricular function. This is because the decrease in heart function may worsen and the medication may need to be stopped. Dosage should be reduced for people with liver damage, diabetes. Avoid using Avensa LA with grapefruit juice because it can affect drug metabolism. Nifedipine can inhibit labor. 6.3. Use drugs with special groups: Using Avensa LA for pregnant or lactating women: Do not use this drug for pregnant or lactating women. Using the drug Avensa LA for driving and operating machinery: Caution should be exercised when using Avensa LA for drivers and operators. Above is all information about Avensa LA, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Avensa LA to treat diseases at home, because there may be unwanted side effects on health.
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