Nifedipine Er 30 Mg

Swallow the extended release tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it. It is best to take this tablet on an empty stomach. If you are taking the extended-release tablets, part of the tablet may pass into your stool after your body has absorbed the medicine. This is normal and nothing to worry about. Do not crush, chew, or divide extended-release tablet.

Protect from moisture or light and store below 30 degrees Celsius (C)

This drug may cause heartburn, nausea, or headache, weakness, swelling ankles/feet, constipation.

Evidence has demonstrated fetal abnormalities or risks when used during pregnancy. Advise women of childbearing potential of fetal risk. Evidence and/or expert consensus has demonstrated harmful infant effects when used during breastfeeding.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. These symptoms are more likely to occur when you begin taking this medicine, or when the dose is increased. Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping completely. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice may increase the effects of nifedipine by increasing the amount of this medicine in your body. You should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you taking this medicine. This medicine may cause fluid retention (edema) in some patients. Tell your doctor right away if you have bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet.

Product Information: PROCARDIA XL(R) oral extended release tablets, nifedipine oral extended release tablets. Pfizer Labs (per FDA), New York, NY, 2013. Product Information: PROCARDIA(R) oral capsules, nifedipine oral capsules. Pfizer Labs (per FDA), New York, NY, 2013. Product Information: ADALAT(R) CC oral extended release tablets, nifedipine oral extended release tablets. Schering Corporation, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 2010.

Nifedipine, a slow-calcium channel antagonist, selectively inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle that is dependent upon for the contractile process, As an antihypertensive agent, NIFEdipine is a peripheral vasodilator causing arterial vasodilation, producing a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance.

Cardiovascular Agent