Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet reduces your risk of getting heart-related chest pain (angina attack). It does not treat an angina attack that has already begun and should not be used for this purpose. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in the heart. This makes it easier for blood to flow to the heart so it gets more oxygen. This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently. It should be taken regularly to be effective.

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. Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet is used to prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medicine will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine as it has been prescribed and keep taking it even if you feel well. This medicine helps to prevent chest pain in the future. If you stop taking it your risk of chest pain will increase especially if you stop taking them suddenly. Lifestyle changes such as diet exercise and not smoking may help this medication work better.You can develop tolerance to this medicine over time which means that the same dose becomes less effective. You have to stick to a really specific dosing schedule to prevent this from happening.The most common side effects include headache flushing upper respiratory tract infection abdominal pain allergic reaction chest pain and diarrhea. If these symptoms bother you or do not go away your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Some can be reduced by taking painkillers drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma) kidney disease or heart failure. Also let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines as some may affect or be affected by this medicine and some may be dangerous to take with it. You should not take any medicine for erectile dysfunction with this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding ask your doctor if this medicine is suitable. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate during the treatment with this medicine.

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. Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Consuming alcohol while taking Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing increased heart beat nausea thirst chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet is recommended.However talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

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Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Headache | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face ears neck and trunk) | Upper respiratory tract infection | Abdominal pain | Allergic reaction | Chest pain | Diarrhea

Q. Does Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet affect heart rate?::: Yes Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may affect the heart rate. Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet causes a decrease in blood pressure. This decrease in blood pressure further causes a decrease in the heart rate (bradycardia). In some cases it may also cause an increase in the heart rate (tachycardia). Consult your doctor in case you do not feel well after taking this medicine or if you notice a change in your heart rate.| Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet?::: You can take the forgotten dose of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet if you remember it within 12 hours. However if you remember it after 12 hours of the scheduled time then skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose.| Q. Can I stop taking Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet after sometime?::: No do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. Stopping it suddenly may increase your chances of having an anginal attack. If you have any concerns regarding Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet consult your doctor.| Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet?::: Taking more than the recommended dose of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet may cause throbbing headache reddening of the skin chills along with sweating nausea vomiting and a fast heartbeat. Seek emergency help and consult your doctor immediately if you take more than the recommended dose of this medicine.| Q. Can Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet be taken at night?::: Depending upon the dose your doctor may recommend you to take this medicine once or twice daily. When a single dose is recommended then it is preferred to be taken in the morning. If taking it twice a day maintain a gap of 7 hours between the two doses. This helps decrease the chances of Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet becoming ineffective (tolerance) after some time.| Q. Does Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet lower BP?::: Yes Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet can cause a fall in blood pressure. This medicine widens the blood vessels and decreases the resistance in them causing a fall in blood pressure. This fall in blood pressure may in turn decrease the heartbeat which can lead to angina. This medicine should be avoided in people who already have low blood pressure. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.| Q. Can I take sildenafil while taking Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet?::: No you should not take sildenafil along with Vasotrate OD 30mg Tablet. Both these medicines lower blood pressure and belong to the same class. Taking these two medicines together may cause a severe decrease in blood pressure fainting and even a heart attack. Along with this also avoid taking other medicines belonging to similar classes such as vardenafil and tadalafil.