Nifedipine

Nifedipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Introduction

Generic name: Nifedipine

Brand names: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat

Drug class: Calcium channel blocking agents

Uses

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Prevention of Heart attack

Prevention of Stroke

Benefits

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This means that more oxygen gets to your heart and reduces the risk of getting chest pain (angina). This medicine should not be used to treat chest pain which is already happening. It is used to prevent or reduce the frequency of angina attacks. This medicine needs to be taken regularly as prescribed for it to work effectively. So, it is important to keep taking it even if you feel well and have no symptoms.

In Prevention of Heart attack

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Prevention of Stroke

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR reduces the risk of future strokes. It helps lower your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a stroke. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works?

Nicardia Retard 20 Tablet SR is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.

Side effects

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Worsening angina

  • A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

  • Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest

  • Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling

  • Swelling in your ankles or feet

  • Upper stomach pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common nifedipine side effects may include:

  • Mild dizziness

  • Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)

  • Weakness, headache, mood changes

  • Heartburn, nausea

  • Tremors, muscle cramps

  • Cough, wheezing, sore throat, stuffy nose.

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