Nifedipine 30mg. 60mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 April 2017
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
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contra-indicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Rifampicin
- Erythromycin
- Fluoxetine
- Digoxin
- Grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to nifedipine
- Aortic stenosis
- Cardiogenic shock
- Unstable angina
- Recent myocardial infarction
- Hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Headache
- Oedema
- Constipation
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
Counselling Points
- Swallow tablets whole
- Monitor blood pressure
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Caution in driving or operating machinery
Serious warnings
- Severe hypotension
- Heart failure
- Grapefruit juice interaction
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