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      Nifedil Capsules 10Mg

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      Nifedil Capsules Specification

      Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

      Yes

      Generics

      Nifedipine

      Used For

      Hypertension

      How it works

      It works by relaxing and expanding the blood vessels. This makes the blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure. Lower blood pressure reduces the strain on your heart.

      Nifedil Capsules Usage And Safety

      Dosage

      Nifedipine

      Side Effects

      Common side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : • Headache • flushing • general feeling of being unwell• constipation • swelling, particularly of the ankles and legs . Uncommon side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 100 people) : • Stomach pain (abdominal pain) • unspecific pain • chills • low blood pressure when standing up (symptoms include fainting, dizziness, light headedness, occasional palpitations, blurred vision and sometimes confusion) • fainting • irregular heartbeat (palpitations) • dry mouth • indigestion or upset stomach • wind (flatulence) • feeling sick (nausea) • muscle cramps .

      Drug Interactions

      • Rifampicin • Cimetidine • Digoxin, diltiazem, quinidine or beta-blockers • Quinupristin/dalfopristin • Phenytoin, carbamazepine or valproic acid • Cisapride • Magnesium sulphate • Erythromycin • Ketoconazole, itraconazole or fluconazole • Indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir or amprenavir • Fluoxetine or nefazodone • Tacrolimus • Phenobarbital.

      Indication

      It is used to treat high blood pressure or angina.

      When not to Use

      Do not take • If you have had a heart attack within the last month. • If you get a sudden angina attack. It will not help relieve symptoms of angina quickly. • If you have unstable angina. • If you are allergic to nifedipine, any other similar medicines (known as dihydropyridines) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

      Nifedil Capsules Precautions

      Precaution

      Do not start taking nefidipine within 3 days of drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit. Tell your doctor if you have had grapefruit or grapefruit juice in this time. Also, do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit whilst taking nefidipine Grapefruit juice is known to increase the blood levels of the active ingredient, nifedipine. This effect can last for at least 3 days.

      Nifedil Capsules Warnings

      Warning 1

      If you have low blood pressure and you were prescribed nefidipine for your angina. Your blood pressure may be decreased further by this treatment.

      Warning 2

      If you have a very high blood pressure and a low blood volume, you might experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when you take nefidipine.

      Warning 3

      If your chest pain (angina) gets worse (comes on more often or more severely) over a matter of hours or days. You may be advised not to take nefidipine.

      Nifedil Capsules Additional Information

      Pregnancy category

      Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

      Storage (YES/NO)

      Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

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