Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR

Short Description

Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR is used to treat angina, high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats. It is a calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their 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. Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Constipation Dizziness Fatigue Nausea Flushing Rash

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. Alternative methods of infant feeding should be considered.

Pregnancy Warning

Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Amiodarone Amlodipine Benidipine Carbamazepine

Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure, which helps to reduce the workload of the heart.

Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR slows down the heartbeat and allows the blood vessels in the body to relax. This helps prevent angina attacks, certain abnormal heart rhythms, stroke, and heart attack. It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Dolgem 90mg Tablet SR as it may make the side effects worse. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.