Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Information About Adalat Retard 10 Mg
About Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Medicine Brand Adalat Retard 10 mg is manufactured by Bayer India Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Nifedipine.
Pakaging
10 Capsule
Active Ingredients For Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Nifedipine 10 mg
Diseases List For Which Adalat Retard 10 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension Angina pectoris Migraine Oesophageal spasm Uterine relaxant if used early
Other Significations For Adalat Retard 10 Mg
This Medication Nifedipine is used to treat high blood pressure angina chest pain or a condition called Raynauds phenomenon a circulation problem that causes discolouration usually whitening and possibly also discomfort in the fingers and toes It is a calcium antagonist sometimes known as a calcium blocker or as an antihypertensive It is used to relax and expand the blood vessels In doing this it can reduce high blood pressure prevent the onset of chest pain if you suffer from angina and prevent the symptoms of Raynauds phenomenon In general this drug is used to treat conditions due to circulation problems high blood pressure stable angina chest pain or discomfort that occurs with activity or stress and Raynauds phenomenon Benefits of being on this drug can include lower blood pressure prevention of chest pain if you have stable angina and preventing the onset of symptoms of Raynauds phenomenon
Precautions To Be Taken Before Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescriptionherbal products you may use especially of Other drugs to treat high blood pressure Cimetidine for stomach ulcers Digoxin diltiazem quinidine or betablocker used to treat heart conditions Antibiotics rifampicin quinupristindalfopristin erythromycin ketoconazole itraconazole or fluconazole Phenytoin carbamazepine and valproic acid used to treat epilepsy Cisapride used to treat reduced movements of the gullet oesophagus and stomach HIV protease inhibitors indinavir nelfinavir ritonavir saquinavir or amprenavir Antidepressant drugs fluoxetine and nefazodone Tacrolimus used to prevent the rejection of transplant organs Phenobarbital used mainly to treat insomnia and anxiety Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Can We Take Adalat Retard 10 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Can We Use Adalat Retard 10 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Adalat Retard 10 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity