NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET

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Composition FOR Nitrepin 20mg Tablet

Nitrendipine(20mg)

food interaction for Nitrepin Tablet

alcohol interaction for Nitrepin Tablet

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lactation interaction for Nitrepin Tablet

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NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
NITREPIN 20 MG 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Nitrepin 20mg Tablet

Nitrendipine(20mg)

Nitrepin tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How nitrepin tablet works

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Common side effects of nitrepin tablet

Ankle swelling, Dizziness, Fatigue, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Palpitations

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Expert advice FOR Nitrepin Tablet

  • A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nitrendipine. 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 Nitrendipine affects you. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Nitrepin 20mg Tablet

Nitrendipine

Q. How long does it take for NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET to show its effect?
NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take up to 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Keep taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.
Q. It has been six months since I started taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET and my blood pressure is under control. Can I stop taking it now?
No, continue taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
Q. I have been told that I have to take NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?
NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take it. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even lifelong. NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.
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Q. Should I take NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET in the morning or at night?
NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
Q. I have developed swelling over my ankles after using NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. What should I do?
NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Q. Do I need to change my diet while using NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET?
Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)