LT-Nifedipine

LT-Nifedipine XL 20mg TAB

USES

LT-Nifedipine 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. This medication is used for certain types of chest pain{angina}. It may help increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of chest pain attacks. it should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (e.g., sublingualnitroglycerin)to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication is known as a calcium channel blocker. Lt works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

OTHER USES

There are other uses of this drug that are not contained in the approved labeling For the drug but may be prescribed by your health care professional. This drug may also be used to treat certain blood circulation disorders (Raynaud’s syndrome).

HOW TO USES

Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. 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 being treated with this drug unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit juice can increase the amount of certain medications in your bloodstream. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with blood pressure do not feel sick. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

See the product insert leaflet for side effects, precautions, drug interactions, missed dose and storage.

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