Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Nifedine 10 mg Tablet contains Nifedipine (10mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Nifedine 10mg Tablet helps manage high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing and widening the blood vessels
• allowing blood to flow more easily. This lowers blood pressure
• reduces strain on the heart
• and helps prevent serious complications such as stroke
• heart attack
• and kidney problems. With regular use as prescribed
• it helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels and supports long-term heart health.

How Nifedine 10 mg Tablet works

Nifedine 10mg Tablet 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 to the heart, thereby preventing any heart-related chest pain.

How to take Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

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. Nifedine 10mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Nifedine 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Nifedine are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk.

Do not take Nifedine if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular.

How to store Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Nifedine 10 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nifedine 10mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Nifedine 10mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker

Chemical class:

Dihydropyridine carboxylic acid derivative