Agard PC
Agard PC Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
About Agard PC Products
Uses of Agard PC Products
Chlorthalidone+Efonidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Agard PC Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Agard PC are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness.
How Agard PC Products work
Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine is a combination of diuretic and vasorelaxant medications. Chlorthalidone causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. It leads to reduction in blood volume. Efonidipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels. Both ingredients work to reduce blood pressure.
Patient Concerns about Agard PC Products
Frequently asked questions about Agard PC Products
Frequently asked questions about Agard PC Products
Q. What is Agard PC Tablet?
Agard PC Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone. This medicine helps in relieving muscle pain by relaxing the affected muscles. It relieves pain caused due to muscle spasm, cramp or injury. It also lowers certain chemical substances in the body that cause pain.
Q. What can I do along with Agard PC Tablet to reduce muscle pain?
If you are suffering from muscle pain due to muscle injury or overuse, you should take rest. Taking rest will help you avoid any further injury and help you recover efficiently. Make sure that you take plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. Applying ice pack to the affected area may help in relieving pain and inflammation. If your muscle pain is due to some other disease, follow the advice of your doctor.
Q. Can I get addicted to Agard PC Tablet?
No, there are no reports of any patient getting addicted to Agard PC Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Agard PC Tablet when my pain is relieved?
Agard PC Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, Agard PC Tablet should be continued if you are advised by your doctor to do so.
Q. Can the use of Agard PC Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Agard PC Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Q. Can the use of Agard PC Tablet cause damage to liver?
Agard PC Tablet contains Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone, both these medicines are known to cause harm to the liver especially when taken in doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal live enzymes.
Q. How long will Agard PC Tablet take to act?
It may take about an hour to notice the initial benefits of pain relief after taking Agard PC Tablet.
Q. What if I forget to take Agard PC Tablet?
If you forget to take the scheduled dose of Agard PC Tablet and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed because this may increase the risk of unwanted side effect due to overdosage. If you are not sure what to do, consult your doctor about how to manage a situation like this.
Q. Will Agard PC Tablet be more effective if taken in higher than recommended doses?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Agard PC Tablet?
The use of Agard PC Tablet is considered to be harmful in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or active, recurrent stomach ulcer / bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Q. Does Agard PC Tablet expire?
Yes, Agard PC Tablet does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack of this medicine. Do not use Agard PC Tablet after the expiry date.