Nifelat 10 mg Capsule

Nifelat 10 mg Capsule contains 10 mg of nifedipine in each capsule. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker used to help lower blood pressure and to treat certain types of chest pain (angina). This Nifelat 10 mg Capsule is a short-acting oral capsule that works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It is prescribed only when a clinician decides this specific nifedipine strength and capsule form are appropriate for the patient.

How it works: Nifedipine blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in the walls of blood vessels, which helps those vessels relax and widen. In capsule form, Nifelat 10 mg Capsule can lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload by improving blood flow.

Nifelat 10 mg Capsule is the 10 mg strength, which is a lower-dose nifedipine capsule compared with higher-strength options used when a doctor wants a larger effect. Because it can act relatively quickly, it may be chosen for carefully selected patients who need short-term blood pressure or angina control and who have been assessed by a clinician. It is not a one-size-fits-all starting dose, and the exact timing and frequency should be set by the prescriber.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Vasospastic chest symptoms as directed by a doctor
• Blood pressure control when a short-acting capsule is specifically prescribed

• Take Nifelat 10 mg Capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not crush, open, or chew the capsule.
• Take it consistently at the times your doctor recommends; some patients are told to take it on an empty stomach, while others may take it with food if directed.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when you first start treatment, because this 10 mg capsule can lower blood pressure.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay.

Each Nifelat 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of nifedipine. The dosing schedule can vary a lot with nifedipine capsules, so your doctor may prescribe it several times a day or another schedule based on your condition, response, and other medicines. Do not change the dose yourself, and do not take more than the amount your doctor tells you to take.

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 or warmth
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Nausea
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Low blood pressure, which may be more noticeable with this short-acting 10 mg capsule

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, a recent heart attack, or severe coronary artery disease before using Nifelat 10 mg Capsule.
• This short-acting nifedipine capsule can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure in some people, so careful dosing is important.
• Avoid taking it with grapefruit or grapefruit juice because this can raise nifedipine levels.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can increase dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Nifelat 10 mg Capsule affects you.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially other blood pressure drugs, since the combination can lower blood pressure too much.
• Do not use this capsule to treat sudden chest pain unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that can raise nifedipine levels
• Some seizure medicines or rifampin that can lower nifedipine levels

Store Nifelat 10 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.