Depin Retard Tablet

Name: Depin Retard Tablet
Brand: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
Price: 60.79 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Depin Retard Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Nifedipine (20mg). It is used for hypertension (high blood pressure). It belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium channel blocker.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Depin Retard Tablet are swelling of the ankles and feet, flushing, headache and palpitations. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Depin Retard Tablet works.

Uses

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits

In High blood pressure: Depin Retard relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years.
In Angina: Depin Retard widens the vessels that supply the heart and eases its workload, so you get fewer episodes of chest pain and can do more before pain comes on.

Side effects

Most side effects of Depin Retard are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Swelling of the ankles and feet
Flushing
Headache
Palpitations
Dizziness
Tiredness

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Depin Retard Tablet PR is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How it works

Depin Retard Tablet PR 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.

Safety advice

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breast feedingUNSAFE: Not recommended while breastfeeding.
DrivingUNSAFE: Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
KidneyCAUTION: Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.

Warnings & 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.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Depin Retard Tablet PR, 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.

Quick tips

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 Depin Retard Tablet PR.
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 Depin Retard Tablet PR affects you.

Fact box

Chemical class: Dihydropyridine carboxylic acid derivative
Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: CARDIAC
Action class: Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

Interaction with drugs

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.

Storage

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

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Depin Retard Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Good to know

Common questions

What is Depin Retard Tablet used for?

Depin Retard Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Depin Retard Tablet?

High blood pressure: Depin Retard relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years. It is also used for angina.

What is the salt in Depin Retard Tablet?

Depin Retard Tablet contains Nifedipine (20mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Depin Retard Tablet?

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Depin Retard Tablet work?

Depin Retard Tablet PR is a calcium channel blocker.

Is Depin Retard Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Depin Retard Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Depin Retard Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Depin Retard are Swelling of the ankles and feet, Flushing, Headache, Palpitations, Dizziness. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Depin Retard Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Depin Retard Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Depin Retard.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Depin Retard Tablet?

Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Depin Retard Tablet.

What if I miss a dose of Depin Retard Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Depin Retard Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible.

Is Depin Retard Tablet habit forming?

No. Depin Retard Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Depin Retard Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Depin Retard Tablet starts at ₹61 (MRP ₹64) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 20mg 15S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Depin Retard Tablet?

Depin Retard Tablet is manufactured by ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Depin Retard Tablet delivered?

Depin Retard Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Related lab tests

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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