Product Name : Nifedipine 10% ER Pellets
Dosage Form : Capsules
Dose : 10mg, 20mg
Therapeutic Category : Cardiovascular
Reference Product : Procardia XL
API : DMF; Dossier — CTD : Available
Trade Name : Adalat
Originator : CeNeS Pharmaceuticals
Nifedipine 10 MG Caplet is used to treat high blood pressure and other heart complications. The medicine should be taken in conjunction with a proper diet and regular exercise. It is also used in managing chest pai.
"Nifedipine, sold under the brand name Adalat among others, is a medication used to manage angina, high blood pressure, Raynaud's phenomenon, and premature labor. It is one of the treatments of choice for Prinzmetal angina. It may be used to treat severe high blood pressure in pregnancy. Its use in preterm labor may allow more time for steroids to improve the baby's lung function and provide time for transfer of the mother to a well qualified medical facility before delivery. Nifedipine is taken by mouth and comes in fast and slow release formulations. Common side effects include lightheadedness, headache, feeling tired, leg swelling, cough, and shortness of breath. Serious side effects may include low blood pressure and heart failure. There is tentative evidence that its use in pregnancy is safe; however, it is not recommended during breastfeeding. It is a calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine type."