• Alpha Dip Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-related chest pain (angina)
• It is also effective for treating high blood pressure in pregnancy
• It lowers blood pressure and thus helps in preventing future stroke and heart attack
• Alpha Dip Tablet should be taken with food
• This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines
• Use it along with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and without smoking for best results
• Since it can cause serious withdrawal effects, it should not be stopped abruptly
• Some common side effects of this medicine include hypersensitivity (rash, pruritus, angioedema), tingling sensation in scalp, heart failure, increased liver function tests, difficulty in utrination, erectile dysfunction, and drug fever
• These side effects usually get better with time, however, if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know.

Uses of Alpha Dip Tablet

• In Angina (heart-related chest pain) Alpha Dip Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen
• This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina
• This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks
• You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively
• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Alpha Dip Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels
• It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart to beat with less force
• This effectively lowers blood pressure
• It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
• You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well
• In Prevention of heart attack and stroke If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke
• Alpha Dip Tablet reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer
• Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alpha Dip Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Is Alpha Dip Tablet safe?

Alpha Dip Tablet is generally considered a safe medicine if it is taken as directed by the doctor. The side effects that result with use of Alpha Dip Tablet occur during the first few weeks of treatment and disappear with time.

Why is Alpha Dip Tablet used in pregnancy?

It is important to appropriately treat high blood pressure in pregnancy. Studies have shown that poorly controlled high blood pressure in pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of certain birth defects, stillbirth, reduced growth of the baby within the womb, and premature birth. For some women with high blood pressure, treatment with Alpha Dip Tablet in pregnancy might be considered to be the best option. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide what is right for you and your baby.

Does Alpha Dip Tablet cause itching?

Yes, itchy skin, a rash or tingly scalp are common side effects of Alpha Dip Tablet. Speak to your doctor if the itchiness or rash gets worse or lasts for more than a week.

Is it safe to use Alpha Dip Tablet in patients with diabetes?

Diabetic patients while using Alpha Dip Tablet should regularly check the blood sugar levels. Alpha Dip Tablet may make it difficult to recognize the warning signs of low blood sugar such as shaking and a racing heartbeat. Consult your doctor if the blood sugar levels are reduced while taking Alpha Dip Tablet.

Does Alpha Dip Tablet affect heart rate?

Alpha Dip Tablet slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) during therapy to determine your response to the medicine.

What can happen if I stop taking Alpha Dip Tablet?

Do not stop taking Alpha Dip Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping Alpha Dip Tablet suddenly may cause serious heart problems such as angina (chest pain) or even a heart attack. If you need to stop taking Alpha Dip Tablet, your doctor will reduce the dose slowly over 1 or 2 weeks.

Will I need to stop taking Alpha Dip Tablet before surgery?

Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Alpha Dip Tablet for 24 hours before surgery. This is because Alpha Dip Tablet can lower your blood pressure too much when its use is combined with some anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you're taking Alpha Dip Tablet if you're going to be put to sleep using a general anesthetic or are scheduled to have any kind of major operation.

What happens on taking more than the recommended dose of Alpha Dip Tablet?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Alpha Dip Tablet can lead to a drop in blood pressure and slowing of the heart rate, difficulty breathing, or a drop in blood sugar, which can cause sweating or confusion. If you take too many tablets, tell your doctor immediately or contact the hospital emergency department nearest to you.

How long does Alpha Dip Tablet take to work?

If you are taking Alpha Dip Tablet for high blood pressure, it may lower your BP within 1-3 hours of taking it. You may not feel any different, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working, and it is important to keep taking it. On the other hand, if you are taking it for angina, it will probably take a few days for the medicine to reduce the pain. You may still have chest pain during this time or it may get worse.

Common and Known Side effects of Alpha Dip Tablet

• Dizziness
• Ejaculation disorder
• Breathlessness
• Fever
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Difficulty in urination
• Heart failure
• Erectile dysfunction
• Drug fever
• Hypersensitivity
• Abnormal liver function tests