Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR

Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR is a prescription medicine that contains nifedipine 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). Because it is a sustained-release tablet, Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR is designed to release nifedipine gradually over time. This helps provide steadier blood pressure and angina control than an immediate-release tablet.

How it works: Nifedipine relaxes and widens blood vessels, which makes it easier for blood to flow and lowers pressure on the heart. In this tablet form, the medicine is released slowly so the effect lasts longer and stays more even through the day.

Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength sustained-release nifedipine tablet, so it is generally used only after a doctor has assessed the patient’s blood pressure, heart condition, and response to treatment. Compared with lower-strength nifedipine products, this tablet is meant for people who need a stronger once-daily or scheduled dose and a slower, steadier effect rather than a quick drop in blood pressure.

• High blood pressure
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina
• Blood pressure control in patients prescribed nifedipine SR

• Swallow Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually at the same time each day.
• You may take it with or without food, but take it the same way each time for consistency.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, especially if you take it for angina or blood pressure.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR provides 20 mg of nifedipine in a sustained-release tablet. The dosing schedule and maximum daily dose are individualized by the doctor based on your condition, response, and blood pressure readings; this strength is not meant to be started or adjusted on your own. Depending on the prescription, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, but the prescriber decides the exact regimen.

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

Common side effects of Nifedipine may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Flushing
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Nausea
• Fatigue

• This is a higher-strength nifedipine tablet, so it should only be used under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not crush or chew the sustained-release tablet, because that can release the medicine too quickly.
• Be careful when standing up quickly, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, or recent heart attack unless your doctor specifically prescribes it.
• Tell your doctor if you also take nitrates, beta-blockers, or other blood pressure medicines.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.

• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Other blood pressure medicines
• Beta-blockers
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that can change nifedipine levels

Store Nepin 20 mg Tablet SR at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.