ADALAT-CR Tablets 20mg [Brand Name]

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Active ingredient
Nifedipine

Brand name medicine
ADALAT
Effects of this medicine
This medicine suppresses calcium ion influx into cells which causes contraction of the heart and vessels, to dilate the coronary vessel and to decrease total peripheral vascular resistance. It consequently shows antihypertensive effects and antianginal effects.
It is usually used in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・General dosage regimen:
For hypertension: in general, for adults, start taking 10-20 mg of the active ingredient at a time, once daily. The dosage may be gradually increased as necessary to take 20-40 mg at a time, once daily. In case of uncontrolled with 40mg once daily, the dosage may be increased to 40mg at a time, twice a day.
For renal parenchymal hypertension and renovascular hypertension: in general, for adults, start taking 10-20 mg of the active ingredient at a time, once daily. The dosage may be gradually increased as necessary to take 20-40 mg at a time, once daily.
For angina pectoris and variant angina pectoris: in genaral, for adults, take 40 mg of the active ingredient at a time, once daily. The dosage may be adjusted according to the symptoms, however, the maximum daily dose is limited to 60 mg.
This preparation contains 20 mg of the active ingredient in a tablet. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor and pharmacist.
・Swallow the medicine without splitting or chewing since it is a sustained-release tablet. If you chew and swallow it, the blood concentration will increase and may cause side effects such as headache or facial flush.
・If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
・If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
・If you are a patient with cardiogenic shock, aortic valve stenosis, mitral valve stenosis, pulmonary hypertension, excessive hypotension, renal dysfunction, hepatic dysfunction or congestive heart failure.
・If you are on hemodialysis.
・If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
・The medicine may cause dizziness and lightheadedness since it causes hypotension. Be careful when you work at heights, drive a car or operate dangerous machinery.
・Grapefruit juice intensifies the therapeutic effects of the medicine. Do not take the medicine with grapefruit juice.