Nifedipine ER 60mg

Antihypertensive Agent; Antianginal Agent; Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship

Nifedipine/Adalat/Procardia blocks calcium channels in smooth muscle of the blood vessels which relaxes them causing them to dilate them which reduces vascular resistance thereby lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow in areas such as the heart and limbs. 

Nifedipine/Adalat/Procardia is officially indicated for hypertension and chronic stable or vasospastic angina.  It is also prescribed off-label for use in anal fissures (topical), high altitude pulmonary edema, hypertensive emergency in pregnancy or postpartum, Raynaud phenomenon, and tocolysis. (may also be used for conditions not listed)

Before starting Nifedipine/Adalat/Procardia make sure your physician is aware of any allergies, medications you currently take, if you have liver disease, aortic stenosis, gastrointestinal strictures, heart failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, are pregnant or breastfeeding.

30-120mg in extended release tablets once daily

How to Take: Follow instructions provided by physician/pharmacy label, swallow whole, take consistently at same times each day unless otherwise directed, store at room temperature.

You Need to Avoid: Grapefruit can affect the enzyme that metabolizes this medication resulting in potentially high blood levels however the effect is thought to be minor or insignificant.

Peripheral edema, flushing, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, palpitations, mood changes, tremor, muscle cramp, etc.

Note this is not a complete list of side effects, only common ones

1. Why are my feet so swollen?
   It is a common side effect that is not harmful however it will likely not stop until the medication is changed so contact your physician for a similar alternative.  The dilation of blood vessels can result in leakage of fluid into the surrounding tissue, especially in the periphery.