Unipress

"Unipress" is a drug that belongs to the group of calcium rope blockers. It is produced in Slovenia by the Krka company.

UniPress is used to treat hypertension in adults along with certain other medications such as beta blockers and diuretics. It may also be used as an alternative drug for people who cannot take ACE inhibitors due to high levels of protein in the blood due to a kidney disease called diabetic nephropathy. When used correctly, UniPress can lower blood pressure and protect blood vessels from damage. But there are also side effects that arise from this. These include headache, hypotension, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. Typically, these symptoms go away within a few days. If symptoms are more severe or last longer, you should see a doctor. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while taking UniPress, as this may increase its effects.

Unipress is a calcium antagonist drug belonging to the group of dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blockers. Produced in Slovenia by Krka.

The main active ingredient is nitrendipine hydrochloride. The pharmacological action is based on blocking the entry of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells. As a result, the efficiency of the blood circulation process increases and metabolism in organs and tissues improves.

The drug is used for diseases that require slowing vascular relaxation, such as arterial hypertension and diabetic neuropathy, as well as to relieve symptoms of diseases such as various types of migraines and angina pectoris.

Before use, you should familiarize yourself with the list of side effects: - Side effects from the cardiovascular system and hematocrit: hyperemia of the skin of the upper half of the body and face, hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (increased heart rate), anemia (low level of red blood cells in blood), thrombocytosis (increased blood clotting caused by a pathological process), platelet syndrome (inflammatory changes in platelets).

Side effects on the nervous system and sensory organs: headaches, fatigue (decreased endurance), transient sensations (paresthesia, numbness)

- Peripheral side effects on the urinary system: swelling of the thighs and legs, low urination frequency, decreased renal function (from slight to pronounced failure).

- Gastrointestinal side effects: feeling of heaviness and fullness of the stomach (feeling of fullness), constipation, less often - diarrhea, internal hepatic cholestasis.

Skin disorders: red skin rashes (erythema, practitis and urticaria), sometimes exudative dermatitis (skin disease characterized by the appearance of blisters and swelling).

Other side effects: withdrawal syndrome, sometimes hypercalcemia (hypercalcemic crisis), menstrual irregularities in women (usually after the start of therapy). It is also possible for the gums to become enlarged when teeth fall out (gum nomination).