Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine)

SKU

CMS2327

USA Brand Name

Procardia

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Nifedipine

Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila, India

## Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR:

Nifedipine is the generic version for Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

Procardia

## About Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine)

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR contains an active ingredient, Nifedipine, which is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina ) and high blood pressure. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Zydus Cadila, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR.

## Strength :

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR contains an active ingredient, Nifedipine, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Hypertension

Angina Pectoris

## How Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine) Works:

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR has an active ingredient; Nifedipine, is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

## Before You Use Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Nifedipine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

You should not take Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have Heart diseases

Have Circulatory disorders

Have Heart Failure

Have Heart rhythm disorders

Have impaired kidney function

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to The Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Recently have a heart attack

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR contains an active ingredient, Nifedipine, which is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina ) and high blood pressure. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine) to Be Used:

As Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

Take Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

You are always advised to take Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Depin Retard 20 Mg Tablet PR (Nifedipine):

Fatigue

Sleepiness

Flushing

Headache

Dizziness

Palpitations

Edema (swelling)

Abdominal pain

Muscle cramps

Chest congestion

Irregular breathing

Pale skin

Nausea or vomiting

Belching

Indigestion

Abnormal ejaculation

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Prednisolone

Cilnidipine

Clarithromycin

Rosuvastatin

Roxithromycin

Indapamide

S-Amlodipine

Lithium carbonate

Hydrocortisone

Itraconazole

Carbamazepine

Dexamethasone

Rifampicin

There are disease interactions with Nifedipine which include:

Aortic Stenosis

Hypotension or cardiogenic shock

Myocardial infarction or angina

Liver disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/ Kidney Diseases

You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

You must eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress

You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Depin Retard 20 mg Tablet PR at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.