Asomex 2.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It is a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
is a used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina).
Asomex 2.5 Tablet helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
Side effects of Asomex Tablet
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 Asomex
Ankle swelling
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Palpitations
Abdominal pain
Muscle cramp
Nausea
Sleepiness
Visual disturbance
Dyspepsia
Breathlessness
Change in bowel habits
How to use Asomex Tablet
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. Asomex 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Asomex Tablet works
Asomex 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Asomex 2.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asomex 2.5 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
Information regarding the use of Asomex 2.5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Asomex 2.5 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
Asomex 2.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Asomex 2.5 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Asomex 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asomex 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Asomex Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Asomex 2.5 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.