Manufacturer:

          Sandoz

Contents:

          Nifedipine

Indications:

          Listed in Dosage.

Contraindications:

          Acute MI, cardiogenic shock, acute unstable angina, treatment of anginal attack in chronic stable angina.

Special Precautions:

          Hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, heart failure (deterioration has been noted), severe aortic stenosis, hepatic impairment, DM, porphyric patients, pregnancy. Avoid abrupt withdrawal (associated with exacerbation of angina). Discontinue if with ischaemic pain following administration.

Dosage:

          Adult: PO HTN Extended release 10-40 mg twice daily or 20-90 mg once daily. Angina pectoris Extended release 10-40 mg twice daily or 30-90 mg once daily. Liquid-filled cap: 5-20 mg 3 times/day. Raynaud's syndrome Liquid-filled cap: 5-20 mg 3 times/day.

Class:

         Anti-Anginal Drugs / Calcium Antagonists

Presentation/Packing:

          Nifehexal Retard extentab