Nelapine Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Nifedipine

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prophylaxis of angina pectoris & treatment of HTN, CHD, coronary spasm, Raynaud's disease.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab bid. May increase slowly to 2 tab bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush. Avoid grapefruit juice.

Contraindications

Pregnancy & lactation.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Low-cardiac reserve, hepatic impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, flushing, headache, hypotension, peripheral edema. Rarely, abnormalities in liver function. Chest pain.

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Drug Interactions

Enhances the antihypertensive effects of β-blockers. Potentiates the effects of reserpine, methyldopa & cimetidine. Serum levels decreased by rifampicin.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Action

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nelapine SR tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P2,500/pack)

Nelapine

nifedipine

Manufacturer:

Torrent

Distributor:

Littman