Depin-E Retard Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Nifedipine

Indications/Uses

HTN & angina pectoris.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab bid. May be increased to 2 tab bid, if required.

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Monitor BP at the time of initial titration & higher dosage adjustment in patients on antihypertensives. Glucose intolerance. Pregnancy.

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, lightheadedness, giddiness, flushing, headache, weakness, nausea, peripheral edema, palpitations & nasal stuffiness. Transient hypotension.

Drug Interactions

Increased plasma digoxin levels.

Storage

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Description

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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.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Depin-E Retard tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Depin-E Retard

nifedipine

Manufacturer:

Zydus Cadila

Distributor:

Pharmadica