EFONTA 20 MG

Overview

Efonta 20 Tablet is used in the management of hypertension (essential hypertension and renal parenchymal hypertension) and angina. It helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent hypertension. Efonta 20 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You may take it with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects of Efonta 20 Tablet include headache, facial redness, and a faster heartbeat. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, get worse, or do not go away. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent the side effects. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney issues. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice beforehand. Also, disclose any medications you’re taking, especially for heart conditions or high blood pressure. Regular blood pressure checks are recommended to ensure its effectiveness.

Benefits

• Angina (heart-related chest pain)
• Efonta 20 Tablet helps improve heart health by promoting better blood flow and reducing strain on the heart. It supports a steady heartbeat and relaxation of blood vessels, helping you stay active and comfortable while reducing chest pain.
• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Efonta 20 Tablet helps relax blood vessel walls, reduce resistance to blood flow, and lower blood pressure levels. It also makes the heart beat a bit less forcefully, which reduces the pressure in the blood vessels. Additionally, Efonta 20 Tablet can make arteries more flexible, which helps your body respond better to changes in blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to do its job without too much strain. In addition to taking this medicine, make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maintain your blood pressure in the normal range.

How to Use

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. Efonta 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects

• 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 Efonta,
• Headache
• Palpitations
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Hot flashes
• Increased levels of blood fat
• Increased alanine aminotransferase
• Increased blood urea nitrogen
• Increased aspartate aminotransferase