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WHO GMP
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15 Days Easy
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WHO GMP
Certified
15 Days Easy
Returns
Long Expiry
(>8 Months)
Used In
Hypertension (high blood pressure) / Prevention of heart attack and stroke / Heart failure
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More About Fovas 20mg Tablet
Benefits
In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Fovas 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly, as prescribed, to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term. In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Fovas 20mg Tablet lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys. This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you already have problems. This medicine must be taken regularly to be effective. In Heart failure Fovas 20mg Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fovas 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Fovas 20mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Fovas 20mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Fovas 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Doctor consultation is advised.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Fovas 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Caution Advised: Fovas 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution Advised: Fovas 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fovas 20mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Caution Advised: Fovas 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fovas 20mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
What if I forget to take it?
If you forget a dose of Fovas 20mg Tablet , simply continue with your regular schedule and do not take a double dose.
Manufacturer Address
Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
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