ADALAT-L 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 essential hypertension, renal hypertension and angina pectoris.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・General dosage regimen:
For essential hypertension and renal hypertension, for adults, take 10-20 mg of the active ingredient at a time, twice daily.
For angina pectoris, for adults, take 20 mg of the active ingredient at a time, twice daily. The dosage may be adjusted according to the symptoms in any case.
This preparation contains 20 mg of the active ingredient in a tablet. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/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.
・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. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.
・If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
・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 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.