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Nifedipine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Nifedipine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nifedipine Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nifedipine Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Nifedipine Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Nifedipine. If you are pregnant, do not take Nifedipine without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nifedipine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Nifedipine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nifedipine Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Nifedipine on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nifedipine Tablet on the Liver?
Nifedipine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Nifedipine Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Nifedipine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Nifedipine Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nifedipine Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nifedipine Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Nifedipine Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nifedipine Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Nifedipine Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nifedipine Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nifedipine Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Nifedipine Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nifedipine Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nifedipine Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909
