Redipil 2.5mg Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Composition Amlodipine (2.5mg)
Package Size ( 15 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Redipil 2.5mg Tablet- 15 belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Uses / Indications:
Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Hypertension
Interactions / Warnings:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Redipil 2.5mg Tablet- 15
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Faq for medicine:
A: Redipil is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetal’s angina).
Q: Is Redipil a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?
A: Redipil is a calcium channel blocker. In patients with high blood pressure, it works by relaxing blood vessels, so that blood passes through them more easily. In patients with angina, it works by improving blood supply to the heart muscle, which then receives more oxygen, and hence, prevents chest pain. It does not provide immediate relief of chest pain from angina.
Q: Is Redipil safe?
A: Redipil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Redipil at night?
A: Redipil can be taken at night. You should take Redipil at the same time each day with a glass of water.
Q: Can I take Redipil and aspirin?
A: Redipil can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Redipil with sildenafil?
A: Both Redipil and sildenafil cause a lowering the blood pressure. So, taking the two medicines together could be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Is Redipil a beta blocker?
A: Redipil is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Redipil safe for kidneys?
A: Redipil is not known to damage kidneys. However, Redipil can cause urinary disorders like difficulty in passing urine, increased the need to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine as an uncommon side effect.
Q: Is Redipil a diuretic?
A: Redipil is not a diuretic. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Redipil a blood thinner?
A: Redipil is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Redipil a statin?
A: Redipil is not a statin. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Redipil an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A: Redipil is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Does Redipil cause tachycardia?
A: Redipil can rarely cause changes in heart rate, which can be an increase (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Please consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?
A: Redipil can cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Please consult your doctor if you have pedal edema while taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil increase creatinine?
A: Redipil has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have increased creatinine levels while taking Redipil as it requires proper diagnosis and management.
Q: Does Redipil cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Erectile dysfunction is an uncommon side effect of Redipil. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?
A: Redipil can rarely cause changes in heart rate, which can be an increase (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Please consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil cause weight gain?
A: Redipil can cause changes in weight, it can either cause weight gain or weight loss. However, these changes are very rare. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil cause joint pain (arthralgia)?
A: Redipil can cause joint pain (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive joint pains while taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil cause cough?
A: Redipil can cause cough, but it is a very rare side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive coughing while taking Redipil.
Q: Does Redipil cause dry mouth?
A: Redipil can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth after taking Redipil.
Q: Can I take Redipil without food?
A: Redipil can be taken before or after food and drinks. Redipil should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Do not take Redipil with grapefruit juice.
Q: Can I take Redipil with milk?
A: There are no specific recommendations on the use of Redipil with milk. However, it can be taken before or after food and drinks.
Q: Can I take Redipil with lisinopril?
A: Redipil can be taken with lisinopril. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, as both the medicines have a blood pressure lowering effect, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Redipil with ibuprofen?
A: Redipil can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Redipil with metoprolol?
A: Redipil and metoprolol both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Redipil with losartan?
A: Redipil and losartan both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Redipil with ramipril?
A: Redipil and ramipril both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Redipil with simvastatin?
A: Redipil can increase the levels of simvastatin, causing an increased tendency towards myopathy (muscle pain) and rhabdomyolysis (increased breakdown of muscle). The dose of simvastatin may need to be reduced when giving along with Redipil . Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take Redipil with atorvastatin?
A: Redipil can be taken with atorvastatin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur as interactions have been reported between simvastatin (belongs to the same class). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can the use of Redipil cause gout?
A: Redipil does not cause gout. It may cause joint pains (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor in case you have any signs and symptoms of gout as you may need treatment for the same.
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