Generic Adalat

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Adalat FAQ

What is the brand and the generic name for this drug?

Adalat - brand; Nifedipine - generic

What is Adalat (Nifedipine) used for?

• Adalat is used for trating kinds of angina (chest pain). Adalat (Nifedipine) is used and for other conditions determined by your doctor.
• Adalat is a calcium channel blocking agent. It works by interfering with the normal action of calcium in blood vessel constriction (relaxes the blood vessels) and heart muscle contraction (heart may beat with less force and pump out less blood) and nerve conduction in the heart (heart may beat more slowly and more regularly). Calcium channel blockers are used to dilate (widen) the arteries of the heart and other arteries (reduce angina chest pain and reduce elevated blood pressure), and stabilize the heart rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast or in an irregular rhythm (antiarrhythmic effects).
• The main use for Adalat is in angina pectoris (especially Prinzmetal's angina) and hypertension, lately a large number of other uses have recently been found for this agent, such as Raynaud's phenomenon, premature labor, and painful spasms of the esophagus in cancer and tetanus patients.

When I souldn't use Adalat (Nifedipine)?

• When you are allergic to any ingredient in Adalat

You have to tell to your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Nifedipine :

• Some medical conditions may interact with Adalat (Nifedipine). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart valve problems, heart failure, heart shock, heart disease, had a heart attack, swelling of the hands or feet, a slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or fluid in your lungs
• if you have recently had or will be having surgery, or if you have recently stopped taking a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol)

There are some Medicines that Interact with Adalat. You have to tell to your doctor or health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, or rifampin because they may decrease Nifedipine 's effectiveness
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cimetidine, cyclosporine, fluconazole, fluoxetine, imatinib, itraconazole, ketanserin, magnesium salts (eg, injectable magnesium sulfate), quinazolines (eg, metolazone), quinidine, or ranitidine because side effects, including very low blood pressure, may occur
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cyclosporine, digoxin, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), ketanserin, lithium, theophylline, vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Quinidine, theophylline, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Nifedipine

This probably isn't a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your doctor or health care provider if Nifedipine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your doctor or health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How Should I use Adalat (Nifedipine)?

• Use Adalat as your doctor tells you. You should check the label on the medicine to know the exact dosing instructions.
• Take Nifedipine by mouth with or without food.
• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Nifedipine.
• Swallow Nifedipine whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• If you've missed a dose of Adalat, take it as soon as possible. If the time is approaching for the next dose, skip the missed dose and schedule back to normal. You should not take two doses of once.
• You have to ask your doctor or health care provider, all about how to take Adalat.

Which are the most important things that I should know about Adalat?

• It is possible that Adalat to cause dizziness or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Nifedipine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Proper dental care is very important while you are taking Adalat (Nifedipine). Brush and floss your teeth and visit the dentist regularly.
• Use Nifedipine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will have to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nifedipine while you are pregnant. It is not known if Nifedipine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Nifedipine, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

What are the possible side effects of Adalat?

• All medicines can have side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
• Constipation; dizziness; flushing; giddiness; headache; heat sensation; heartburn; lightheadedness; nausea; weakness.
• Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irregular pulse; shortness of breath; swelling of the feet or hands; tender, bleeding, or swollen gums.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.