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Indications

Adalat XL is a medication that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers.

Adalat XL is primarily used to treat two conditions: chronic stable angina (chest pain) and mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure).

Nifedipine is the active ingredient in Adalat XL. It works by inhibiting the transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions across myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cell membranes without changing serum calcium concentrations. This results in the inhibition of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle contraction, leading to the dilation of main coronary and systemic arteries.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Doing so can release the entire drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.

Your doctor may gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Tell your doctor if your condition worsens (such as an increase in your routine blood pressure readings).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to nifedipine: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Worsening angina
• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
• Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating, or general ill feeling
• Swelling in your ankles or feet
• Upper stomach pain or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Common nifedipine side effects may include:

• Mild dizziness
• Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
• Weakness, headache, or mood changes
• Heartburn or nausea
• Tremors or muscle cramps
• Cough, wheezing, sore throat, or stuffy nose

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other calcium channel blockers (such as amlodipine, or felodipine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart diseases (such as congestive heart failure, aortic stenosis), liver problems, esophagus/stomach/intestine problems (such as narrowing/stricture, motility disorders, obstruction), kidney problems, a certain metabolic disorder (porphyria).
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• Nifedipine passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Adalat XL is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Adalat XL ER Tablet:
  • 30 mg
  • 60 mg
• Nifedipine ER Tablet:
  • 30 mg
  • 60 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What should I avoid?

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with nifedipine and lead to unwanted side effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

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