Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack.
Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can take it at any time of day, but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program, which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Ordinary side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, and back pain. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.
Earlier taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it.
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. Daxydine 0.3mg 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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Daxydine
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vertigo
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Rash
Dizziness
Posterior pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Weakness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
FAQs:
Can I stop Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
Do not stop taking Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine or your blood pressure is controlled. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause serious changes in your blood pressure. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose over 2 weeks.
When can I take Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet?
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet, you can take it in the morning. On the other hand, if divided doses are to be taken, one dose can be taken in the morning and the other in the evening.
How should I take Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet?
You should take Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it as a whole (without crushing or chewing it) with a sufficient amount of water. It can be taken before, during, or after meals, as food does not affect the working of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet.
Who should not take Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet?
You should not take Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have heart function insufficiency. Prefer not to use the medicine if you have a slow heart rate (below 50 beats/minute at rest) or suffer from an abnormal heart rhythm or a change in the rate of the heartbeat (called sick-sinus syndrome or second or third degree AV-block).
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet include headache, feeling sleepy, a fall in blood pressure, feeling dizzy, unusual weakness, and a slow heart rate. The other symptoms can be dry mouth, being sick, feeling tired, and abdominal pain. In case of overdose, contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Can I take atenolol with Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet?
You can take atenolol along with Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet, but inform your doctor that you are also taking atenolol. Also, if you plan to stop Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet, stop taking atenolol a few days before you stop Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could increase blood pressure.
Can Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet affect my sleep?
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Daxydine 0.3mg Tablet. This tends to be mild and settles down soon. Other common side effects may include headache, dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), and sleepiness. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or worry you.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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