Line SR Tablet is used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain), high blood pressure, and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). It is known as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. This helps to reduce the workload of the heart. Line SR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as advised by your doctor. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it.

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Nausea
• Palpitations
• Rash

If you miss a dose of Line SR 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.

Chemical Class::Benzothiazepine derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Calcium channel blockers- Nondihydropyridines

• Q. Q. Is Line SR Tablet a blood thinner??
  Ans: No, Line SR Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class of medicines. It is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and angina (chest pain caused by a reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle).
• Q. Q. Does Line SR Tablet cause weight gain??
  Ans: Yes, Line SR Tablet may cause weight gain but not in everybody. However, if you are gaining weight while taking Line SR Tablet then consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
• Q. Q. Is it better to take Line SR Tablet in the morning or at night??
  Ans: It is recommended to take Line SR Tablet at night and before meals. The dose will be decided by your doctor and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• Q. Q. Does Line SR Tablet affect sleep??
  Ans: Line SR Tablet may cause sleeplessness which does not affect everyone. If this persists and worries you talk to your doctor.
• Q. Q. Who should not take Line SR Tablet??
  Ans: You should not take Line SR Tablet if you are allergic to it, have an irregular or slow heartbeat, heart failure, and low blood pressure. It should not be given to children and women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
• Q. Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Line SR Tablet??
  Ans: Symptoms of overdose of Line SR Tablet include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, fainting, difficulty breathing and seizures. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and increased sweating. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
• Q. Q. How long do I need to take Line SR Tablet? Can I stop it on my own??
  Ans: Your doctor will decide how long you need to take it. Do not stop it on your own or lower your dose. Suddenly stopping it may worsen angina or increase your blood pressure.
• Q. Q. What should I avoid while taking Line SR Tablet??
  Ans: You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Line SR Tablet. Also, avoid driving and using heavy machinery if Line SR Tablet causes dizziness and you experience a general feeling of being unwell. In addition to that, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Line SR Tablet.
• Q. Q. What are the serious side effects of Line SR Tablet??
  Ans: The serious side effects of Line SR Tablet include severe allergic reaction, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea and extreme tiredness. It may also cause unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite and pain in the stomach. One may also experience flu-like symptoms and an increase in the frequency or severity of chest pain (angina). If you experience any such symptoms immediately contact your doctor and seek medical help.

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