Medicolat 20 mg

Indication

Arterial hypertension; prophylaxis of chronic stable angina pectoris.

Ingredients

• Nifedipine 20 mg

Direction

Take by mouth, usually 1 tablet twice daily, swallowed whole with water, or as directed by the physician. Do not stop treatment suddenly.

Side effects

• Headache
• flushing or feeling of warmth
• Ankle swelling (oedema)
• Dizziness
• palpitations or fast heartbeat
• Nausea or constipation
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• and stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only as directed by a physician
• Do not use in cardiogenic shock
• recent heart attack or unstable angina
• Avoid grapefruit juice
• use with caution in liver impairment or low blood pressure
• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• and stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur.