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|Procardia XL |
| Drugs search, click the first letter of a drug name: | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 Home Procardia XLGeneric name: Nifedipine Why is Procardia XL prescribed?Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL are used to treat angina (chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries or spasm of the arteries). Procardia XL XL is also used to treat high blood pressure. Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL are calcium channel blockers. They ease the workload of the heart by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the arteries, allowing them to dilate. This improves blood flow through the heart and throughout the body, reduces blood pressure, and helps prevent angina. Procardia XL XL is taken once a day and provides a steady rate of medication over a 24-hour period. Most important fact about Procardia XLIf you have high blood pressure, you must take Procardia XL XL regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Procardia XL XL; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Procardia XL XL does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control. How should you take Procardia XL?Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Procardia XL XL tablets are specially designed to release the medication into your bloodstream slowly. As a result, something that looks like a tablet may occasionally appear in your stool. This is normal and simply means that the medication has been released, and the shell that contained the medication has been eliminated from your body. Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not break, crush, or chew. Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL can be taken with or without food. Adalat CC should be taken on an empty stomach. Do not substitute another brand of nifedipine for Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL unless your doctor directs. Procardia XL XL should be taken once a day. You can take it in the morning or evening, but should hold to the same time each day. --If you miss a dose... Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed. Never take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions... Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL can be stored at room temperature. Protect from moisture, light, humidity, and excessive heat. What side effects may occur?Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL.
Why should Procardia XL not be prescribed?Procardia XL should not be used if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or are sensitive to it or other calcium channel blockers (Adalat, Calan, others). Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. Special warnings about Procardia XLProcardia XL and Procardia XL XL may cause your blood pressure to become too low, which may make you feel light-headed or faint. This is more likely to happen when you start taking the medication and when the amount you take is increased. It is also more likely to occur if you are also taking a beta-blocker heart medication such as Tenormin or Inderal. Your doctor should check your blood pressure when you start taking Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL and continue monitoring it while your dosage is being adjusted. Procardia XL XL can be used for high blood pressure; plain Procardia XL should be used only for angina--NOT for high blood pressure. Do not take Procardia XL for the first week or two following a heart attack, or if you are in danger of a heart attack. There is a remote possibility of experiencing increased angina when you start taking Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL, or when your dosage is increased. If this happens, contact your doctor immediately. You may have angina pain if you suddenly stop taking beta blockers when beginning Procardia XL therapy. Your doctor will taper you off the other drug. If you have tight aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic valve that obstructs blood flow from the heart to the body) and have been taking a beta blocker, your doctor will monitor you carefully while you are taking Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL. If you develop swelling of the arms, hands, legs, and feet, your doctor can prescribe a diuretic (water pill) to relieve the problem. Procardia XL XL should be used cautiously if you have any stomach or intestinal narrowing. Notify your doctor or dentist that you are taking Procardia XL if you have a medical emergency, and before you have surgery or dental treatment. This drug is not recommended for use in children. Possible food and drug interactions when taking Procardia XLIf Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL with the following: Taking Procardia XL with grapefruit juice can dramatically increase the effect of the drug. Do not combine the two. Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeedingThe effects of Procardia XL and Procardia XL XL during pregnancy have not been adequately studied, although new animal research points to possible birth defects in humans. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Procardia XL or Procardia XL XL appears in breast milk and can affect a nursing infant. If Procardia XL is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished. Recommended dosageADULTS The usual starting dose of Procardia XL and Adalat is one 10-milligram capsule, 3 times a day. The usual range is 10 to 20 milligrams 3 times a day. Some people may need 20 to 30 milligrams, 3 or 4 times a day. Usually you will not take more than 120 milligrams in a day and should take no more than 180 milligrams. The starting dose of Procardia XL XL and Adalat CC is usually a 30- or 60-milligram tablet, taken once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose over 1 to 2 weeks if not satisfied with the way the drug is working. Doses above 120 milligrams per day are not recommended. Although no serious side effects have been reported when Procardia XL XL is stopped, your doctor will probably have you lower the dose gradually under close supervision. OverdosageAny medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
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