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Aginal is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Aginal have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Aginal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Aginal have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Aginal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Aginal's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Aginal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Aginal related warnings section.
Aginal is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Aginal have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Aginal with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aginal is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Aginal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Aginal safe for pregnant women?
Aginal can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Aginal safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Aginal for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Aginal on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Aginal. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Aginal on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Aginal. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Aginal only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Aginal on the Heart?
You can take Aginal without any fear of damage to the heart.
Aginal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aginal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aginal habit forming or addictive?
Aginal does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aginal does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Aginal only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Aginal in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Aginal
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Aginal together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aginal
Taking Aginal and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Aginal is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
Aginal is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Aginal comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Aginal can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, use of Aginal has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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