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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Alcohol consumption may increase the occurrence of unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You may be able to use Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet but only after special consideration by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Please do not take Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet without a doctor's advice as it may pass through the breast milk.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet may cause side effects like dizziness, which could affect your ability to drive. Hence, drive or operate machinery only when you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
There is limited information available on the use of Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
The safety and effectiveness of Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.
About Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet
Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called Calcium channel blockers primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension (High blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease. It is also used to reduce strokes and chest pain (angina) caused by the arteries' blockage. In addition to this, Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet is also used to treat preterm labour.
Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels; this lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet based on your medical condition. You may experience common side effects like low blood pressure, headache, slow heartbeat, dizziness, and rash in some cases. Most of these side effects of Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know if you have any liver or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to be sure that the Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet is working efficiently. And also, a healthy diet, and regular exercise is necessary to keep blood pressure under control. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you're taking nifedipine. It can make side effects worse. Even a small reduction in sodium in your diet helps improve your heart's health and reduce blood pressure.
Uses of Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet
Key Benefits
Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels; this lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, heart-related chest pain (angina) other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and also for the best results.
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Side Effects of Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), congestive heart failure, liver/kidney disease, hypotension (low blood pressure), peripheral oedema (swelling of hands/legs), and diabetes. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet is working efficiently. Besides, this prolonged intake of Nefidipine Rtd 20mg Tablet can lower blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.
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