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Generic name: Nifedipine (nye-FED-ih-peen)

Brand Name: Adalat CC, Procardia, Procardia XL

Drug class: Nifedipine belongs to a drug class known as calcium channel blockers.

Item info:

Nifedipine is a prescription medication used to lower instances of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain). Calcium channel blockers work to widen the arteries of the heart and other arteries primarily to reduce angina chest pain and reduce elevated blood pressure, and stabilize the heart rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast, or when the heart is beating in an irregular rhythm.

Nifedipine is available in capsule form. You can buy Nifedipine online through online pharmacies or online ordering systems like Euromedonline. If you need a prescription, you can fill out our prescription request form and a US-licensed physician will issue you with one.

Interactions:

If you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements, DO NOT take Nifedipine without first consulting with your physician.

Nifedipine may have an interaction with any of the following medications:

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, or rifampin because they may decrease Nifedipine 's effectiveness
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cimetidine, cyclosporine, fluconazole, fluoxetine, imatinib, itraconazole, ketanserin, magnesium salts (eg, injectable magnesium sulfate), quinazolines (eg, metolazone), quinidine, or ranitidine because side effects, including very low blood pressure, may occur
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cyclosporine, digoxin, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), ketanserin, lithium, theophylline, vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Quinidine, theophylline, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Nifedipine

If you are taking any of the medications mentioned above, consult with your physician BEFORE taking Nifedipine. Your physician may require either a dosage adjustment, special monitoring during treatment, or prohibit you from taking Nifedipine altogether.

Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with nifedipine. Nifedipine can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may have dangerous effects.

Drugs other than those listed here may also have an interaction with nifedipine or may affect your condition.

Contraindications:

Consult with your physician before taking Nifedipine to determine if you have a sensitivity to its formulation, which consists of:

(active) Nifedipine, (inactive) cellulose acetate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, red ferric oxide, sodium chloride, titanium dioxide.

Consult with your physician BEFORE taking Nifedipine if you have any of the following conditions:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart valve problems, heart failure, heart shock, heart disease, had a heart attack, swelling of the hands or feet, a slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or fluid in your lungs
• if you have recently had or will be having surgery, or if you have recently stopped taking a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol)

Any of these conditions may require your physician to either make a dosage adjustment, call for special monitoring during treatment, or prohibit the use of Nifedipine altogether.

Nifedipine is classified as FDA pregnancy category C, meaning it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby, or whether it can be passed on to nursing infants

Side effects:

There are some of the more common side effects of Nifedipine. Consult with your physician if any of these become persistent or bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; flushing; giddiness; headache; heat sensation; heartburn; lightheadedness; nausea; weakness.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Nifedipine:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irregular pulse; shortness of breath; swelling of the feet or hands; tender, bleeding, or swollen gums.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome.

Dosage

Take NIfedipine only as prescribed by your physician. Frequency and dosage of treatment may vary with type of condition. If you do not understand the directions in taking the medication, or if you would like to learn more about the medication you are taking, ask your physician, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you. You may also call 1.866.279.1400 for 24/7 customer support.

Nifedipine may be taken orally with or without food.

Swallow Nifedipine whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Nifedipine , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than the prescribed dosage.

Overdose

Seek immediate medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Storage

Store Nifedipine at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) and away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Nifedipine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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