Minosilk 2.5 Tablet

Short Description

Minosilk 2.5 Tablet is a vasodilator used in the treatment of certain hypertension cases. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Minosilk 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped. Some common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure, headache, excessive hair growth, weight gain, fast heart rate, low platelet count, decreased white blood cells, and ECG changes. While on treatment with this medicine, the doctor may advise regular monitoring of its effects and adjust the dosage as needed. Minosilk 2.5 Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let the doctor know about all the other medications you are taking. Let the doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

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. Minosilk 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

low blood pressure headache excessive hair growth weight gain fast heart rate low platelet count decreased white blood cells ECG changes

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minosilk 2.5 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Minosilk 2.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Minosilk 2.5 Tablet 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.

Minosilk 2.5 Tablet belongs to the class of medicine known as potassium channel openers. It is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator. It works by opening adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. This helps to dilate the arteries (blood vessels) to increase the blood flow and to decrease the blood pressure.

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activity require mental focus until you know how Minosilk 2.5 Tablet affects you. Do not consume alcohol while taking Minosilk 2.5 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid. It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment. Do not stop taking Minosilk 2.5 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.