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What are nifedipine tablets?
NIFEDIPINE (Adalat® CC, Procardia XL®) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This results in relaxation of blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. Depending on the dosage form, nifedipine reduces attacks of chest pain (angina), and/or helps reduce high blood pressure (hypertension). It is not a cure.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• difficulty swallowing • heart problems, low blood pressure, slow or irregular heartbeat • liver disease • previous heart attack • over 65 years old • an unusual or allergic reaction to nifedipine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives • pregnant or trying to get pregnant • breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take nifedipine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water; do not cut, crush or chew. Avoid taking nifedipine with grapefruit juice or grapefruit. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often then directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, (less than 6 to 8 hours) take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with nifedipine?
Do not take Nifedipine with any of the following:
• grapefruit juice
Nifedipine may also interact with the following medications:
• alcohol • antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen) • barbiturates such as phenobarbital • bosentan • calcium salts (intravenous) • cimetidine • cyclosporine • female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills • herbal or dietary supplements such as ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, ma huang (ephedra), melatonin, St. John's wort, red yeast rice • imatinib, STI-571 • local anesthetics or general anesthetics • magnesium salts (intravenous) • medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole) • medicines for high blood pressure • medicines for HIV infection or AIDS • medicines for prostate problems • medicines for seizures (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone) • metformin • monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Azilect®, Eldepryl®, Emsam®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®, Zelapar™) • rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin • some antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin) • some medicines for heart-rhythm problems (amiodarone, digoxin, diltiazem, disopyramide, flecainide, quinidine, verapamil) • some medicines for depression or mental problems (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone) • tacrolimus • vincristine • warfarin • water pills (diuretics) • yohimbine • zafirlukast • zileuton
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking nifedipine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• blood in the urine • fast heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, chest pain • difficulty breathing • dizziness • fainting spells, lightheadedness • reduced amount of urine passed • redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth • skin rash • swelling of the legs and ankles
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• facial flushing • headache • weakness or tiredness
What should I watch for while taking nifedipine?
Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly; this is important while you are taking nifedipine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her. Do not suddenly stop taking nifedipine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional how to gradually reduce the dose.
You may feel dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how nifedipine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more dizzy, increase flushing and rapid heartbeats. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking nifedipine.
If you are taking Procardia XL, you may notice the empty shell of the tablet in your stool.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
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What is/are Nifedipine Tablets?
NIFEDIPINE is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart problems, low blood pressure, slow or irregular heartbeat
kidney disease
liver disease
previous heart attack
an unusual or allergic reaction to nifedipine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow whole. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often then directed. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
barbiturates, like phenobarbital
cimetidine
diuretics
grapefruit juice
local or general anesthetics
medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems
warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
blood in the urine
difficulty breathing
fast heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, chest pain
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
reduced amount of urine passed
skin rash
swelling of the legs and ankles
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
constipation
facial flushing
headache
weakness or tiredness
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Where should I keep this medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
