Nifedipine- Side Effects, Precautions and Contraindications
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Nifedipine Long Acting

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Calcium Channel Blockers (Calcium Antagonists) Adalat LA, niften, nif-ten Adult

Nifedipine Long Acting - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Nifedipine Long Acting cause?

​The common side effects include leg swelling, headache and your face may appear red and feel warm. You may also experience dizziness and lightheadedness on getting up from a sitting or sleeping position.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following: 

  • Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medicine immediately and see your doctor.

Very rarely, this medicine can injure or damage the liver. A liver injury may recover on its own. However in some cases, it can cause serious liver damage. Stop this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you notice dark coloured urine or light coloured stools, or if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain or yellowing of your eyes or skin. This side effect has a very low chance of occurring. Most patients take this medicine with no problems. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns regarding your medicines.

 

Before taking Nifedipine Long Acting , what precautions must I follow?

  • If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you should inform your healthcare provider. 
  • Inform your healthcare provider know if you are taking any other medications

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Nifedipine Long Acting ?

​Avoid taking grapefruit when you are taking this medicine as grapefruit may interact with your medicine and increase the risk of side effects. 

 

Nifedipine Long Acting - Additional Information

  • Updated on 5/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
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