Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Nifedipine (20mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Dihydropyridinecarboxylic derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
Action Class | Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP) |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 461 |
FAQ
Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR Reviews
Nifizen Retard 20 may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to treat your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on how you respond to this medicine and your blood pressure levels. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Take this medicine as soon as you have taken it out of the packet. It is sensitive to light and may not work properly if it is left out of the pack for too long.
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling), dizziness, unusual heartbeat (palpitations), flushing, constipation, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it can significantly decrease your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or light-headed. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
How Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR Works
How to Use Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR
Benefits of Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR
- In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Nifizen Retard 20 works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
- In Prevention of Heart attack: Nifizen Retard 20 helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
- In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Nifizen Retard 20 works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This means that more oxygen gets to your heart and reduces the risk of getting chest pain (angina). This medicine should not be used to treat chest pain which is already happening. It is used to prevent or reduce the frequency of angina attacks. This medicine needs to be taken regularly as prescribed for it to work effectively. So, it is important to keep taking it even if you feel well and have no symptoms.
- In Prevention of Stroke: Nifizen Retard 20 reduces the risk of future strokes. It helps lower your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a stroke. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.
Uses of Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of Stroke
Nifizen Retard 20 Tablet SR Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Nifizen Retard 20 affects you.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nifizen Retard 20. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
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