Q. How does CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET help? A. CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels in high blood pressure patients and this action lowers blood pressure. For patients with chest pain (angina), CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET helps by keeping the blood supply smooth and easy by widening arteries (blood vessels) in the heart to provide enough oxygen to the heart. Chest pain occurs when there is not enough oxygen supply to the heart.
Q. Does CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET cure chest pain and hypertension? A. No, CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET isnt a cure for chest pain and hypertension. It only helps to prevent angina attacks and keeps the blood pressure under control.
Q. Does CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET cause hypotension (low blood pressure)? A. CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET if taken in higher doses can cause hypotension. If you have accidentally taken more than prescribed then consult your doctor immediately as you may experience symptoms like slow heartbeat, collapse and changes in the heart rhythm.
Q. Does CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET cause palpitations (make you feel like your heart is pounding or racing)? A. Yes, palpitations occur as a side effect of CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET. A minor fluctuation should not be a worry, however if the palpitations continue and you begin to feel unwell or anxious then consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Can CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET cause swelling in the ankle? A) Yes, CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET may cause swelling in the foot and ankle. CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET can cause excessive fluid accumulation in the tissues and hence leads to edema. If the swelling does not subside, speak to your doctor immediately.
Q. Can CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET be taken with antibiotics? A. No, you are recommended not to take antibiotics along with CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET until and unless prescribed by a doctor, because there have been known drug-drug interactions between the two of them causing unpleasant side-effects. So, always check with your doctor before taking the two together.
Q. Can I stop taking CHANNEL SR 120MG TABLET on my own? A. No, your condition may return if you stop taking the medicine in the mid-way. In case if you feel any discomfort, please discuss with your doctor.
