CHANNEL 30MG TABLET contains Diltiazem which belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium Channel Blockers. It is used to manage angina and hypertension. It also manages you from getting chest pain in future.
Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a medical condition in which the force of the blood exerted against the walls of the artery remains very high and as a result it may lead to severe damage to the blood vessels supplying vital organs, such as heart, kidney or brain. If left unmanageed, it may cause serious complications such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke or even blindness.
Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain caused due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. Symptoms include severe chest pain, tightness or heaviness with dizziness, fatigue, sweating, shortness of breath and fast heart rate.
During management with CHANNEL 30MG TABLET your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking CHANNEL 30MG TABLET as it may severely decrease your blood pressure.
Before taking CHANNEL 30MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems apart from angina and hypertension. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, asthma, stomach problems or any form of mental illness as a precaution.
CHANNEL 30MG TABLET is not suitable for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing baby. It is also not recommended for use in patients with heart failure, severe low blood pressure, problems in blood circulation or if you are a breastfeeding woman.
The most common side effects of taking CHANNEL 30MG TABLET are nausea, indigestion, constipation, dizziness and swollen ankles. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
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