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Afeditab Cr
Nifedipine S.a. - Oral


Afeditab Cr 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.

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Adalat Cc, Nifedipine

 
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afeditab Cr prescription drug /side effects/Nifedipine S.a. - Oral AFEDITAB CR NIFEDIPINE ER pic 2
afeditab Cr prescription drug /side effects/Nifedipine S.a. - Oral Afeditab CR Extended-Release Tablet pic 4

Overview Photos How To Use Side Effects Precautions Missed Dose Drug Interactions

afeditab Cr
Adalat Cc, Nifedipine

Uses
Afeditab Cr 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.


Storage
  • 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.


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.

Photos
Afeditab CR | Nifediac CC |
Afeditab CR | Nifediac CC |
AFEDITAB CR NIFEDIPINE ER
AFEDITAB CR NIFEDIPINE ER
Afeditab CR Extended-Release Tablet
Afeditab CR Extended-Release Tablet

How To Use
  • Best if taken on an empty stomach but may be taken with food.
  • Be consistent; either always with food or without.
  • Tablets should be swallowed whole, preferably with a full glass of water.
  • Do not chew, divide or crush before taking.
  • Do not stop taking suddenly.

Side Effects
  • Afeditab Cr 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.
  • Notify your doctor promptly if these effects persist or worsen.
  • Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: chest pain, irregular pulse.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Afeditab Cr, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling (especially facial), dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, heart failure, allergies (especially drug allergies.
  • If you are scheduled to have surgery (including dental surgery) tell the doctor you use nifedipine.
  • Limit using alcohol while taking Afeditab Cr.
  • Do not allow anyone else to take Afeditab Cr.
  • Before taking Afeditab Cr, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

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.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking, especially of: beta-blockers, digoxin, quinidine, cimetidine, intravenous (IV) calcium, fentanyl, barbiturates, phenytoin, magnesium sulfate injection, high blood pressure drugs, St John s wort.
  • Avoid any drugs that increase your heart-rate (the decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are examples).
  • These drugs are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold products.
  • Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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