Why is Nifedipine prescribed?
Nifedipine increases the supply of blood and oxygen to your heart, thereby controlling or relieving chest pain (angina pectoris). It also lowers blood pressure and relaxes your heart so that it does not have to pump as hard. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. When should nifedipine be used? Nifedipine usually is taken one or three times a day. If you take the controlled-release (long-acting) tablets, try to take your tablet at the same time you do something else every day, such as brushing your teeth in the morning. Follow the instructions on the prescription label carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain any part that you do not understand. Nifedipine must be taken regularly to be effective. NEVER stop taking it without consulting your doctor. How should it be used? Nifedipine comes in capsules and controlled-release (long-acting) tablets. The prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. Take nifedipine on an empty stom
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