Dufjoy 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.Dufjoy 5 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at about the same time each day. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping yourself active with regular exercise, managing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure.The most common side effects include headache, edema, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and somnolence. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects. There has been reports of lichenoid keratosis (a benign, inflamed, solitary skin lesion, typically brownish or reddish, found on sun-exposed areas) in some patients taking Dufjoy 5 Tablet, if you experience this, let your doctor know.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, heart, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
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Alcohol:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dufjoy 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Dufjoy 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.
Breastfeeding:
Dufjoy 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
Dufjoy 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Dufjoy 5 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney:
Dufjoy 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dufjoy 5 Tablet is recommended.
Liver:
Dufjoy 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dufjoy 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dufjoy 5 Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
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 youâre worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness
Edema (swelling)
