Adipen Capsule 10 mg

About Adipen Capsule 10 mg

Adipen Capsule 10 mg Uses

• Controls high blood pressure
• Manages chest pain caused by angina
• Used for Raynaud phenomenon related blood vessel spasm
• Sometimes used short term for a sudden rise in blood pressure under medical supervision

Adipen Capsule 10 mg Benefits

• Relaxes blood vessel walls to improve blood flow
• Reduces the heart's workload during episodes of chest pain
• Acts quickly when a fast blood pressure response is needed
• Well studied calcium channel blocker with a long history of clinical use

What Experts Say

Nifedipine belongs to the dihydropyridine class of calcium channel blockers. It blocks calcium entry into the smooth muscle cells lining blood vessels, which causes the vessels to widen and lowers resistance to blood flow. This eases the heart's workload and helps bring blood pressure down.

Because the capsule form is immediate release, its effect appears faster and fades sooner compared with extended release nifedipine tablets used for daily long term blood pressure control. Doctors distinguish clearly between the two forms when prescribing, since mixing them up can lead to under treatment or excessive dosing.

Pharmacology reviews note that rapid blood vessel widening from short acting nifedipine can trigger a reflex rise in heart rate, since the body senses the sudden drop in resistance. Experts generally prefer extended release formulations for routine chronic hypertension and reserve immediate release capsules for specific short term indications instead.

Drug Class

• Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
• Antihypertensive and antianginal agent

Adipen Capsule 10 mg formula

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Adipen Capsule 10 mg?

• Take Adipen Capsule 10 mg exactly as advised by your doctor
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not chew or open it
• Take at the same times each day for consistent blood levels
• Avoid grapefruit juice while on this medicine
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice

Drug Interactions

• Beta Blockers: Combined use can excessively lower heart rate and blood pressure
• Grapefruit Juice: Raises nifedipine blood levels and increases side effects
• Other Antihypertensives: May cause an additive blood pressure lowering effect
• Rifampicin: Reduces nifedipine effectiveness by speeding up its breakdown

Risks and warnings

• Low Blood Pressure: Can cause dizziness or fainting, especially with the first few doses
• Heart Rate: May cause a reflex increase in heart rate
• Liver Impairment: Requires dose caution in patients with liver disease
• Swelling: Ankle or leg swelling can occur with regular use
• Pregnancy: Use only under direct medical supervision

Adipen Capsule 10 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Flushing
• Ankle swelling
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place protected from light
• Keep capsules in the original blister strip until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack