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NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes your blood vessels and decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It treats and/or prevents chest pain (also called angina).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Take this drug by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Keep taking it unless your health care provider tells you to stop.
Do not take this drug with grapefruit juice.
Talk to your health care provider about the use of this drug in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-lumacaftor; ivacaftor
-rifabutin
-rifampin
-rifapentine
-St. John's Wort
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-certain medicines for blood pressure
-certain medicines for diabetes
-certain medicines for erectile dysfunction
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, fluconazole, and itraconazole
-certain medicines for irregular heart beat like flecainide and quinidine
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-clarithromycin
-digoxin
-dolasetron
-erythromycin
-fluoxetine
-grapefruit juice
-local or general anesthetics
-nefazodone
-orlistat
-quinupristin; dalfopristin
-sirolimus
-stomach acid blockers like cimetidine, ranitidine, omeprazole, or pantoprazole
-tacrolimus
-valproic acid
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your health care provider what your blood pressure should be. Also, find out when you should contact him or her.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are using this drug without asking your health care provider for advice. Some drugs may increase your blood pressure.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care provider as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-heart attack (trouble breathing; pain or tightness in the chest, neck, back or arms; unusually weak or tired)
-heart failure (trouble breathing; fast, irregular heartbeat; sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands; unusually weak or tired)
-low blood pressure (dizziness; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care provider if they continue or are bothersome):
-changes in emotions or moods
-cough
-facial flushing
-headache
-heartburn (burning feeling in chest, often after eating or when lying down)
-muscle cramps
-nasal congestion (like runny or stuffy nose)
-nausea
-tremors
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed.Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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