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Medicine Dose - Hypertension

2022-11-19 05:37:38
Will it make any difference if Efonidipine ( Efnocar 40mg ) is taken once daily as against prescribed 20 mg twice daily. Being prescribed against Cilnidipine which is discontinued due to pedal edema.
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Yes it depends on the half life and duration of action of the drug.

Answered2022-11-19 06:31:53

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