Nifedical Side Effects
Serious Adverse Effects of Nifedical
Serious adverse side effects of
Nifedical | Nifedipine include:
- Cardiovascular side effects such as heart attacks and ventricular arrhythmia
- Gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal obstruction and ulcers
- Hematological side effects such as aplastic anemia
Moderate Adverse Side Effects of Nifedical
Less serious and more common side effects of
Nifedical | Nifedipine include:
- Cardiovascular side effects such as hypotension, palpitations, and peripheral edema
- Dermatological side effects such as flushing
- Gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea
- Neurological side effects such as dizziness and headache
- Psychiatric side effects such as anxiety
- Respiratory side effects such as cough and dyspnea
If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to
contact someone who can help you.
Warnings & Recalls for Nifedical
Contraindications of Nifedical
Contraindications of
Nifedical | Nifedipine include cardiogenic shock, concomitant use with strong
P450 inducers, or a hypersensitivity to the ingredients of
Nifedical | Nifedipine.
Warnings and Precautions of Nifedical
Some warnings and precautions before taking
Nifedical | Nifedipine are:
- Narrowing of the aortic valve, which can increase risk of heart failure
- Disruption in the flow of bile to the liver, with or without jaundice
- Liver scarring or inhibited liver function
- Concomitant use with CYP3A inducers should not be used with Nifedical | Nifedipine
- Concomitant use with flecainide
- Concomitant use with beta-blockers, which can induce aortic stenosis
- Galactose intolerance, Lapp-lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption
- Gastrointestinal mass or obstruction formation, which can lead to serious surgery, and gastrointestinal ulceration
- Grapefruit juice may interfere with the effectiveness of this medication
- Liver impairment or hepatitis
- Obstructive coronary artery disease, which leads to an increased risk of chest pain exacerbation or heart attack when it comes to increasing the dose
- Kidney insuffiency
- Surgery with high-dose fentanyl anesthesia
If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to
contact someone who can help you.
Nifedical Treatment and Use
Nifedical | Nifedipine is a drug that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and is also used to control angina, or chest pain. Nifedical is classified as a calcium-channel blocker and works by relaxing blood vessels so that the heart of a patient does not have to pump as hard. It also incrementally increases the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart of the patient. Nifedical | Nifedipine is also used to treat preterm labor, as well as Raynaud’s syndrome.
Off-Label Uses of Nifedical
Nifedical is commonly prescribed off-label to treat the following conditions:
Teva Pharmaceuticals is the drug company that makes and markets Nifedical | Nifedipine.
Side Effects of Nifedical
Adverse side effects of Nifedical | Nifedipine include mainly cardiovascular side effects such as peripheral edema. More serious adverse side effects include cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, gastrointestinal side effects, and hematological side effects.
Contacting Someone Who Can Help You
If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.
Other Names for Nifedical
Other Brand Names
- Adalat
- Procardia
- Afeditab
- Nifediac
Generic Name
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Nifedical
Author:
Partha Choudhury
Posted on Jul 23, 2012