Depin 5 mg Capsule

Depin 5 mg Capsule contains nifedipine 5 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). By helping blood vessels relax and widen, Depin 5 mg Capsule can reduce the heart’s workload and improve blood flow. It is a prescription medicine and should be used exactly as directed by a doctor.

How it works: Nifedipine blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in the walls of blood vessels, which helps those vessels relax and open wider. In capsule form, Depin 5 mg Capsule lowers blood pressure and can ease angina by improving blood flow and reducing strain on the heart.

Depin 5 mg Capsule is a low-strength nifedipine capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller, more cautious dose or a gradual start. Compared with higher-strength nifedipine products, this 5 mg capsule is less likely to be used for rapid dose escalation and may be preferred in people who need careful blood pressure monitoring or are sensitive to blood pressure drops. It is specific to patients whose doctor has already decided that this strength fits their treatment plan.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Blood pressure control when a doctor prescribes a low nifedipine dose
• Improving blood flow in certain heart-related conditions

• Swallow Depin 5 mg Capsule exactly as prescribed, usually with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has you on a regular schedule.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• You can take it with or without food, but take it the same way each day.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment, because it can lower blood pressure.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay.

Each Depin 5 mg Capsule provides 5 mg of nifedipine. The number of times it is taken per day depends on the condition being treated and how you respond, and your doctor will set the exact schedule for you; some patients may take it multiple times daily. Do not increase the dose on your own, and do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor prescribes for this strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nifedipine may include:

• Flushing, which may be more noticeable with nifedipine
• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Palpitations or a fast heartbeat

• Depin 5 mg Capsule can lower blood pressure, so use caution if you already have low blood pressure or feel faint easily.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, a recent heart attack, or severe narrowing of the aortic valve.
• Avoid alcohol or use it cautiously, since it can increase dizziness and blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Use care when driving or operating machinery until you know how the capsule affects you.
• Grapefruit products can raise nifedipine levels and increase side effects.
• Let your doctor know if you take nitrates, beta blockers, or other blood pressure medicines.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this capsule.

• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Other blood pressure medicines
• Beta blockers
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines that can change nifedipine levels

Store Depin 5 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.