N-DIP ( TABLET ) ( 20 mg )

Manufacturer: Taurus Laboratories
Drug Type: Branded Drug
Medicine System: Allopathy
Drug Availability: Pharmacy (P)

Ingredients

Nifedipine (20 mg)

SKU

Brand Name	Dosage Form	Pack	Qty per Pack	Inquiry
N-DIP	TABLET	1		Please Inquire

Related Generic Drugs

Nifedipine

Related Monographs

Nifedipine

Pregnancy Category C

Essential Medicine :

Schedule Drug Category: H

Dosage

Source : IAP Pediatric Drug Formulary
Hypertensive crisis/angina - Sublingual/oral pierce the capsule and pour contents sublingually / into mouth - 250 - 500 microgm/kg as single dose. Hypertension/angina - < 12 yr 0.2-0.3mg/kg/dose and 12-18 yr 5-20mg/kg/dose 3 times daily (max 3mg/kg/day). Raynaud's phenomenon -2-18yr 2.5-10mg 2-4 times daily. Start with low dose at bedtime and gradually increase to avoid postural hypotension.

Source : NFI National Formulary of India
Oral

Adult- Hypertension (as sustained-releasetablets): usual range 20 to 100 mg daily in 1to 2 divided doses.

Usage / Indications

Hypertension
Angina prophylaxis
Heart failure
Raynaud’s phenomenon.

Contraindications

Cardiogenic shock, advanced aortic stenosis, within 1 month of myocardial infarction, unstable or acute attacks of angina, porphyria
Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Stop if ischaemic pain occurs or existing pain worsens shortly after starting treatment; poor cardiac reserve
Heart failure or sig- nificantly impaired left ventricular function
Monitor drug response in cirrhosis patients
Blood pressure monitoring
Calcium channel blockers
Reduce dose in hepatic impairment
Diabetes mellitus
May inhibit labour
Lacta- tion
Pregnancy
Tnteractions.

Side Effects / Adverse Effects

Headacheflushing
Dizziness
Lethargy
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Gravitational oedema
Rash
Pruritus
Urticaria
Nausea
Constipation or diarrhoea
Increased frequency of micturition
Eye pain
Visual disturbances
Gum hyperplasia
Paraesthesia
Myalgia
Tremor
Impotence
Gynaecomastia
Depression
Telangiectasis
Cholestasis
Jaundice
Exacerbated angina
Cardiovascular collapse
Ankle swelling
Gastrointestinal upset
Reversible gingival hyperplasia.

Storage

Store protected from light and moisture

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