Anifed Tab Retard tablet

About Anifed Tab Retard tablet

Anifed Tab Retard tablet Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Angina (chest pain) prevention
• Raynaud's phenomenon when prescribed
• Long term blood pressure control

Drug Class

• Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)
• Antihypertensive

What Experts Say

Nifedipine relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium entry into the vessel wall muscles, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart.

The extended release, or retard, formulation releases the medicine gradually, giving steadier blood pressure control with fewer swings than short acting forms.

The tablet must be swallowed whole and not crushed or split, since breaking it disrupts the slow release design. Ankle swelling, flushing and headache are common but usually settle as the body adjusts.

Anifed Tab Retard tablet formula

• Nifedipine 20mg (extended release)

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Anifed Tab Retard tablet?

• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew or split it.
• Take at the same time each day, with or without food.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

Nifedipine can interact with several medicines and with grapefruit juice.

• Grapefruit juice: Raises nifedipine blood levels significantly.
• Beta-blockers: Combined use needs monitoring for low blood pressure.
• Other blood pressure medicines: Additive blood pressure lowering effect.
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals: Can raise nifedipine levels.

Risks and warnings

• Grapefruit juice: Significantly raises nifedipine levels; avoid it.
• Heart conditions: Use with caution in certain heart conditions; avoid in unstable angina.
• Liver disease: May need a lower dose in significant liver problems.
• Low blood pressure: Can cause dizziness, especially when starting treatment.

Anifed Tab Retard tablet Side Effects

• Flushing
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Ankle or leg swelling
• Palpitations
• Fatigue

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture, keep in the original packaging, out of reach of children.