Manufacturer: Merck Ltd
Salt Composition : Nifedipine(5mg)
Strip of 20 Tablet
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Depicor 5mg Tablet 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.
Nifedipine is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart
Because of presystemic metabolism, the bioavailability is about 56% to 77%. After oral administration of 10 mg, the mean plasma concentration of nifedipine reaches maximum values of 160 +/- 49 micrograms/liter after 30 to 60 minutes. After 8 hours, the mean concentration drops to 3.4 +/- 1.2 micrograms/liter
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Peripheral edema
Severe aortic stenosis.
Unstable angina.
Hypotension.
Heart failure.
Moderate to severe hepatic impairment
Depicor 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Depicor 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Depicor 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker in the dihydropyridine subclass. It is primarily used as an antihypertensive and as an anti-anginal medication. FDA-approved indications include chronic stable angina, hypertension. It also has other off-label indications
Antibiotics. Taking certain antibiotics with nifedipine can cause higher levels of nifedipine in your body. ...
Antifungal drugs. ...
Antiviral drugs. ...
Antiseizure drugs. ...
Heart drugs.
Other drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Depicor 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Depicor 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Depicor 5mg Tablet. 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.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Depicor 5mg Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Depicor 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Depicor 5mg Tablet a diuretic?
No, Depicor 5mg Tablet is not a diuretic medication. However, some evidence indicates that Depicor 5mg Tablet has a partial diuretic property which may result in increased sodium loss through urine. It is a medication which relaxes the blood vessels by directly acting on them. This helps to decrease the blood pressure of the individual. As a result, blood flows more easily and lowers blood pressure, which helps to reduce the strain or pressure on your heart.
Q. Is Depicor 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Depicor 5mg Tablet is not bad for kidneys. In few research studies, taking Depicor 5mg Tablet in recommended doses has in fact been shown to be beneficial for the kidneys. It is not advised to use this medicine without consulting the doctor. It should be used exactly as prescribed.
Q. Can Depicor 5mg Tablet cause liver damage?
Yes,Depicor 5mg Tablet can cause liver damage in some cases, but this is very rare. However, some people may develop a rise in liver enzymes after taking Depicor 5mg Tablet. Let your doctor know if you notice any such changes in your recent lab tests. Do not start this medication without consulting your doctor and do inform him if you have any history of liver disease or liver damage. This is because, in case of liver damage, dose adjustment may be required.
Q. Does Depicor 5mg Tablet affect blood sugar?
No, Depicor 5mg Tablet does not cause any change in blood sugar levels. It has been observed that Depicor 5mg Tablet has no effect on the release of insulin or change in blood sugar levels. However, before starting the medicine, inform the doctor if you are diabetic. This is done because the medicine for blood pressure is suggested accordingly when a patient is diabetic.
