Fidocare Xl 30 mg or 60 mg Prolonged-release tablets.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension and prophylaxis of chronic stable angina pectoris.
Dosage (summary)
Initial dose: 30 mg once daily, max: 90 mg once daily.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Rifampicin
- Macrolide antibiotics
- Anti-HIV protease inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to nifedipine
- Cardiogenic shock
- Aortic stenosis
- Unstable angina
- Myocardial infarction
- Hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Headache
- Oedema
- Constipation
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Swallow tablets whole
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension
- Deterioration of heart failure
- Possible obstructive symptoms
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