Adalat LA 30 mg 30 tablets

Nifedipine 30 mg tablets What is Nifedipine and what is its use: Nifedipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. Used to treat high blood pressure or angina pectoris. For high blood pressure: it works by relaxing and widening blood vessels. This makes blood flow easier and lowers blood pressure. Lower blood pressure reduces the pressure on your heart. For angina pectoris: it works by relaxing and widening the arteries that supply the heart. This allows more blood and oxygen to reach the heart and reduces the pressure on it. Angina attacks will be less severe and less frequent if the pressure on the heart is less. Do not take Nifedipine: If you have had a heart attack in the past month. If you have a sudden angina attack. If you have unstable angina. If you are allergic to Nifedipine, or any similar medicines (known as Dihydropyridines), or any other ingredients of this medicine. If you are taking Rifampicin, an antibiotic. If you have liver disease. If you have inflammation of the intestines, such as Crohn’s disease. If you have a blockage or narrowing in your intestines. If you have ever had a blockage in the esophagus (the tube connecting the throat to the stomach). If you have been told you have a narrowing of the aortic valve. If you have ever experienced collapse due to a heart problem (heart shock), during which you had shortness of breath, pallor, cold sweat, and dry mouth. If you have a "Kock pouch" (a surgically created intestinal reservoir with an opening through the abdominal wall) in your intestines. If blood pressure remains high despite treatment. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor before taking Nifedipine If you have low blood pressure and Nifedipine has been prescribed for angina. If you have a heart condition where your heart cannot withstand increased pressure (heart failure reserve). If you have diabetes. If you are undergoing dialysis. If your liver is not functioning properly. Also inform your doctor: If you are providing a urine sample. It may interfere with some urine tests. If you are undergoing X-ray (barium meal). These tablets may affect test results. If you are a man unable to conceive a child through in vitro fertilization. It has been shown that medicines like Nifedipine can impair sperm function. Possible side effects: Constipation Headache Fluid retention - discharge Other medicines and Nifedipine: Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Other medicines for high blood pressure. Rifampicin (antibiotic). Cimetidine (for stomach ulcers). Digoxin, Diltiazem, Quinidine, or Beta-blockers (for heart diseases). Kinoprestine / Dalfoprestine (antibiotics). Phenytoin or Carbamazepine or Valproic acid (for epilepsy). Cisapride (for low esophageal and stomach motility). Magnesium sulfate injections during pregnancy (may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure). Erythromycin (antibiotic). Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, or Fluconazole (antifungal drugs). Indinavir, Nelfinavir, Ritonavir, Saquinavir, or Amprenavir (for HIV). Fluoxetine or Nefazodone (for depression). Tacrolimus (to prevent organ rejection). How to take Nifedipine: For high blood pressure: adults over 18 years: the recommended dose is one tablet daily. For angina: the dose depends on your individual needs. Your doctor will decide how much you should take. You can take it with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or break them. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking Nifedipine. Take your dose at the same time each day, preferably in the morning. Take your tablets with a glass of water. How to store Nifedipine: Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not store above 30°C. Store the medicine in its original packaging. Protect from strong light and only remove the tablet from the blister when you are about to take it. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the outer box and each blister strip after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Product details: Brand: Adalat Quantity: 30 tablets Product form: Tablets Product type: Tablets