Review the side-effects of Nifedipine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness, headache, weakness, flushing, nausea, heartburn, muscle cramps, sore throat and swelling of feet or lower legs.
Heart - Swelling in the extremities and palpitations.
Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, cramps and flatulence.
Respiratory - Nasal and chest congestion and shortness of breath.
Musculoskeletal - Inflammation, joint stiffness and muscle cramps.
Central Nervous System - Shakiness, nervousness, jitteriness, sleep disturbances, blurred vision and difficulty in balance.
Miscellaneous - Skin inflammation, itching, hives, fever, increased sweating, chills and sexual disorders.
Adalat, Procardia, Afeditab, Nifediac
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness, headache, weakness, flushing, nausea, heartburn, muscle cramps, sore throat and swelling of feet or lower legs.
Heart - Swelling in the extremities and palpitations.
Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, cramps and flatulence.
Respiratory - Nasal and chest congestion and shortness of breath.
Musculoskeletal - Inflammation, joint stiffness and muscle cramps.
Central Nervous System - Shakiness, nervousness, jitteriness, sleep disturbances, blurred vision and difficulty in balance.
Miscellaneous - Skin inflammation, itching, hives, fever, increased sweating, chills and sexual disorders.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Nifedipine
Nifedipine(Adalat) generic is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for angina (chest pain), high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms. It works by relaxing blood vessels.Trade Names for Nifedipine
India :
Adalat-Oros (30mg) |
Angifine-SR (10mg) |
Angifine-SR (20mg) |
Cardules (10mg) |
Cardules Retard (10mg) |
Cardules Retard (20mg) |
Nicardia (5mg) |
Nicardia (5mg) |
Nicardia Retard SR |
Nicardia (10mg) |
Nicardia Retard 10 Tablet SR |
Nicardia Retard (20mg) |
Nicardia Retard (30mg) |
Nicardia-XL (30mg) |
Nifcard (10mg) |
Nifcard (20mg) |
Nifcard (30mg) |
Nifedine (10mg) |
Nifedine (20mg) |
Nifedine (10mg)
International :
Adalat, Procardia, Afeditab, Nifediac
