Nifedi-Denk Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Nifedipine

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Chronic stable angina pectoris 10-20 mg bd. Vasospastic angina pectoris & essential HTN 10-20 mg bd. May be increased to 20-40 mg bd.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush. Avoid grapefruit juice.

Contraindications

Unstable angina pectoris, cardiocirculatory collapse, high-grade aortic stenosis, acute MI. Pregnancy, lactation.

Special Precautions

Severe hypotension, decompensated cardiac insufficiency. Dialysis patient w/ malignant hypertonia or hypovolemia. Liver impairment.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, flushing, sensation of heat (erythema, erythromelalgia), tachycardia, palpitations, leg edema, dizziness, fatigue.

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Drug Interactions

Avoid concomitant treatment w/ rifampicin. TCA, nitrates, diltiazem, β-blockers, cimetidine, quinidine, digoxin, theophylline, vincristine, cephalosporins.

MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists

ATC Classification

C08CA05 - nifedipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nifedi-Denk retard tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Nifedi-Denk retard tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Nifedi-Denk

nifedipine

Manufacturer:

Denk Pharma

Distributor:

Star Medical Supplies