Nifedipine Er - Nifedipine Sustained Release - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Nifedipine Er.
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Nifedipine Er Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Nifedipine Er Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking, especially.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat; dizziness; fainting; and loss of consciousness.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Read Before Using Nifedipine Er (precautions)

• Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take this drug.
• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Tablets should be swallowed whole.
• Do not chew, divide or crush.
• This medication must be taken as directed to prevent chest pain.
• It is not effective if taken only when chest pain occurs.
• Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without talking with your doctor.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Medicinal Applications

• This drug is a calcium channel blocker.
• Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction.
• By blocking calcium, nifedipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).

Possible Side Effects

• This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days.
• Avoid activities requiring alertness.
• When you sit or lie down for a while, get up slowly to minimize dizziness and allow your body to adjust.
• You may also experience bloating, heartburn, nausea, blurred vision, muscle cramps, headache, flushing, sweating, sleep disturbances, or ankle/foot swelling.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Inactive parts of the drug may be passed in your stool as a harmless soft mass that may look like the original tablet.
• This is normal for this drug.
• Notify you doctor promptly for.