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Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Adalat (nifedipine) is a calcium channel blocker drug that relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload. It is used to lower hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain). Adalat is taken orally in tablet form. Side effects can include headache, fatigue, or tiredness; flushing; insomnia; vivid or abnormal dreams; nausea or constipation; or increased urination.
It is not known whether nifedipine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take nifedipine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Nifedipine is known to be excreted in human breast milk, and nursing mothers are advised not to breastfeed their babies when taking the drug.
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Adalat Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Adalat CC (nifedipine) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
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What is Adalat Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Adalat Patient Information: Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking nifedipine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- unusually fast or slow heartbeats;
- severe dizziness or fainting;
- psychosis;
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice); or
- swelling of the legs or ankles.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to tak...
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What is Consumer information?
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Adalat Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a conditi...
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