Adalat LA Tablet 30mg

About Adalat LA Tablet 30mg

Adalat LA Tablet 30mg Uses

• Controls high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Prevents chronic stable angina (chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart)
• Improves blood flow by relaxing and widening blood vessels
• Reduces the workload on the heart in long term hypertension management

What Experts Say

Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that works by blocking calcium entry into the smooth muscle lining blood vessels. This relaxes and widens arteries, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the heart muscle.

The extended release formula in Adalat LA Tablet 30mg releases the drug slowly over 24 hours. This steady release avoids the sharp peaks seen with short acting nifedipine, which lowers the risk of reflex fast heartbeat and makes once daily dosing possible for long term blood pressure control.

Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe this strength for patients starting calcium channel blocker therapy or those needing a lower dose alongside other blood pressure medicines. The tablet must be swallowed whole, since crushing or splitting it destroys the extended release coating and can cause a sudden drug release.

Adalat LA Tablet 30mg formula

• Nifedipine Extended Release

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Adalat LA Tablet 30mg?

• Take one tablet daily at the same time each day, with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet, as this destroys the extended release action
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine
• Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers: combined use can increase the risk of low blood pressure and slow heart rate
• Other antihypertensive drugs: may cause an additive blood pressure lowering effect
• Grapefruit juice: raises nifedipine blood levels and increases the risk of side effects
• Rifampicin: reduces the effectiveness of nifedipine by speeding up its breakdown
• Digoxin: nifedipine may raise digoxin levels, so monitoring is advised

Risks and warnings

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary and prescribed by a doctor
• Use with caution in patients with severe aortic stenosis or unstable angina
• Caution advised in patients with liver disease, as drug clearance may be reduced
• May cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you
• Inform your doctor if you have had a recent heart attack or have congestive heart failure

Adalat LA Tablet 30mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Swelling in the ankles or feet (peripheral edema)
• Flushing or a feeling of warmth
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Palpitations or rapid heartbeat
• Gum swelling with long term use
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Nausea

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not store in the bathroom or near moisture