A prescription medication designed to help manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina) by relaxing the muscles in the heart and blood vessels, improving blood flow and maintaining a healthier cardiovascular system.
Benefits:
-Effective hypertension treatment, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
-It helps prevent angina by increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart..
-Improves heart function by relaxing blood vessels, easing the heart's workload.
-Extended-release formulation offers consistent, prolonged action throughout the day.
Precautions:
-Do not use if allergic to nifedipine or have severe coronary artery disease or recent heart attack (within the past 2 weeks).
-Inform your doctor of any kidney, liver issues, or history of stomach surgery.
-Disclose other medications you're taking, especially antibiotics, antifungals, heart or blood pressure medications, and drugs for HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C.
-Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor, as the drug may affect the baby.
-Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they may interfere with the medication.
-Do not stop taking this medication suddenly; always consult your doctor first.
Main Ingredients and Their Benefits:
-Nifedipine: A calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing the blood vessels and heart muscles, improving circulation and lowering blood pressure.
Side Effects:
-Serious Reactions: Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, chest pain, or upper stomach pain.
-Common Side Effects: Mild dizziness, flushing, weakness, headache, mood changes, heartburn, nausea, muscle cramps, fremors, sore throat, and nasal congestion.
-Less Common Reactions: Fast or pounding heartbeats, swelling in the feet or ankles, or yellowing of the skin/eyes (jaundice).
- يؤدي اختيار تحديد إلى تحديث كامل للصفحة.