Adalat Retard 20Mg | 30Tab

Adalat Retard 20mg | 30 tablets

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nifedipine

What is Adalat Retard?

Nifedipine is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the blood vessels by inhibiting the entry of calcium ions through their channels into the muscle cells that are found in the walls of the blood vessels. Calcium is needed by muscle cells for contraction. When calcium is blocked and not available to these cells, nifedipine helps to relax. these cells. Nifedipine acts specifically on the muscle cells in the artery walls, causing them to relax. This allows the arteries of the body to widen. This reduces pressure within the blood vessels. Therefore nifedipine can be used to lower high blood pressure. Increases oxygen delivery in patients with vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal).

What are the uses of Adalat Retard?

Treatment of stable and chronic angina pectoris, vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal). Hypertension (extended release products only).

What are the contraindications for using Adalat Retard?

Hypersensitivity to this drug or any of its ingredients. Concomitant use with strong cytochrome 3a4 inducers (such as rifampin). Cardiogenic shock. Use of immediate-release tablets for urgent or emergency treatment of high blood pressure. acute myocardial infarction;

What are the side effects of Adalat Retard?

The most common side effect: flushing headache. Edema (fluid retention in the extremities). Increased heart rate. Transient hypotension (dose dependent). dizziness; Tired. Eyes and burning stomach. Mood changes and nervousness. Diarrhea.

What are the precautions for Adalat Retard?

It should be used with caution in the following cases: The elderly are more prone to hypotension and constipation. decreased liver function. Renal function impairment. Heart failure before major surgeries. Telfuric-release tablets should not be used to treat urgent or emergency high blood pressure, as they may cause serious side effects. Peripheral edema (fluid retention): The most common side effects are peripheral edema (dose dependent); This may occur within 2-3 weeks of starting treatment. The tablet should be swallowed whole with water - it should not be chewed or crushed. Take the tablets in the morning, with or without food. Abrupt withdrawal: Abrupt withdrawal (discontinuation) may cause rebound angina in patients with CHD. Dizziness and tiredness may occasionally occur during treatment with this medicine. If you are affected, you should take extra care when driving or operating machinery. You should not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it may increase the concentration of the medicine in the blood. If you experience any chest pain after taking this medicine, or you think your angina is getting worse, you should consult your doctor. Pregnancy: It should not be given to pregnant women. Lactation: It is not known if it is excreted in breast milk. It is preferable to avoid it. Elderly: Short-acting nifedipine may not be appropriate in this age group due to the possibility of causing low blood pressure and constipation.