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Duactin |
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What is Duactin
Treating high blood pressure and angina. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Duactin is a calcium channel blocker. It works by widening blood vessels to reduce chest pain and high blood pressure. It also widens arteries in the heart, which increases blood flow to the heart.
Important safety information:
- Duactin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Duactin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Duactin may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
- Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
- If you are taking Duactin for angina, it will not relieve the pain of an acute attack if it is taken at the time of an acute attack. It prevents or reduces the number of angina attacks only if you take it on regular schedule.
- If you have high blood pressure, do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
- While you are using Duactin, it is important to brush and floss your teeth carefully to reduce swelling and tenderness of your gums.
- Although rare, Duactin has been known to increase chest pain and increase the risk of a heart attack, especially in patients with severe heart disease.
- Lab tests, including blood pressure checks, may be performed while you use Duactin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Duactin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Duactin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Duactin while you are pregnant. It is not known if Duactin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Duactin.
Duactin side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Duactin - Frequently asked Questions
Can Duactin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Duactin?
Use Duactin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Duactin. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Duactin by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Taking Duactin at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take Duactin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Duactin, take it as soon as possible. If it has been more than 12 hours since you missed your last dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Duactin.
Who should not take Duactin?
Some medical conditions may interact with Duactin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have low blood pressure
- if you have a history of heart problems, or liver problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Duactin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Sildenafil because the risk of low blood pressure may be increased
- Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), diltiazem, macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin), protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), or vasopressin receptor antagonists (eg, conivaptan) because they may increase the risk of amlodipine's side effects
- Cyclosporine, simvastatin, or tacrolimus because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Duactin
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Duactin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Duactin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Duactin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Duactin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Duactin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Duactin?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Duactin should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Duactin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Duactin: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Duactin is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty stomach | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-60 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology