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Nifedipine
sold per sachet- Lowers elevated blood pressure (hypertension)
- Take your dose as directed by your doctor.
Price range: ₦1,600.00 through ₦1,800.00
Description
Nifedipine is a widely used prescription medication belonging to the calcium channel blocker family. It acts directly on the cardiovascular system to ease overall cardiac strain:
Relaxes Blood Vessels: Works by blocking calcium ions from entering the smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels.
Reduces Workload: Widens (dilates) arterial blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more freely, significantly reducing the heart’s workload.
Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
Dietary Boundary: Avoid consuming grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking nifedipine, as it alters how the medicine is metabolized in your body and can lead to dangerously high drug levels.
Prescription Reliance: Nifedipine comes in different release formulations (such as immediate-release or extended-release). Dosing frequency and tablet strength must strictly follow your physician’s exact prescription.
Schedule Adherence: Take your dose as directed by your doctor. Never double up on a dose to make up for a missed one.
Because nifedipine relaxes blood vessels, it can cause predictable side effects as your body adjusts:
Vascular Effects: Headaches, facial flushing, and swelling in the ankles, feet, or lower legs (peripheral edema).
Circulatory Adjustments: Dizziness or lightheadedness, particularly when changing positions.
General Symptoms: Mild nausea or fatigue.
Additional information
| Variations | Nifedipine 20mg, Nifedipine xl 30mg |
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