Adalat La Usage And Safety
Dosage
Nifedipine
Side Effects
Common side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : ? Headache ? flushing ? general feeling of being unwell? constipation ? swelling, particularly of the ankles and legs . Uncommon side effects (These may affect up to 1 in 100 people) : ? Stomach pain (abdominal pain) ? unspecific pain ? chills ? low blood pressure when standing up (symptoms include fainting, dizziness, light headedness, occasional palpitations, blurred vision and sometimes confusion) ? fainting ? irregular heartbeat (palpitations) ? dry mouth ? indigestion or upset stomach ? wind (flatulence) ? feeling sick (nausea) ? muscle cramps .
Drug Interactions
? Rifampicin ? Cimetidine ? Digoxin, diltiazem, quinidine or beta-blockers ? Quinupristin/dalfopristin ? Phenytoin, carbamazepine or valproic acid ? Cisapride ? Magnesium sulphate ? Erythromycin ? Ketoconazole, itraconazole or fluconazole ? Indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir or amprenavir ? Fluoxetine or nefazodone ? Tacrolimus ? Phenobarbital.
Indication
It is used to treat high blood pressure or angina.
When not to Use
Do not take ? If you have had a heart attack within the last month. ? If you get a sudden angina attack. It will not help relieve symptoms of angina quickly. ? If you have unstable angina. ? If you are allergic to nifedipine, any other similar medicines (known as dihydropyridines) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.