Nifine C.C tablet 30mg

About Nifine C.C tablet 30mg

Nifine Cc Uses

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Preventing and managing chronic stable angina (chest pain)
• Managing Raynaud's phenomenon in some patients
• Controlling blood pressure spikes in certain pregnancy related conditions under specialist care
• Reducing frequency of angina episodes with long term use

Nifine Cc Benefits

• Controlled release formula gives steady blood pressure control through the day
• Once daily dosing improves ease of use
• Reduces workload on the heart by relaxing blood vessels
• Widely used and well studied calcium channel blocker

What Experts Say

Nifedipine belongs to the dihydropyridine class of calcium channel blockers. It relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle cells, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the amount of work the heart has to do with each beat it pumps throughout the day.

The controlled release form, marked C.C, releases the drug gradually over 24 hours, avoiding the sharp blood pressure drops and reflex fast heartbeat sometimes seen with older short acting nifedipine capsules that release the full dose of the drug all at once into the bloodstream soon after swallowing.

Pakistani physicians commonly prescribe it for patients whose blood pressure is not controlled on a single first line medicine, and it is considered a prescription medicine that needs regular blood pressure monitoring rather than self directed, unsupervised use at home without medical follow up and periodic checkups.

Drug Class

• Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)

Nifine C.C tablet 30mg formula

• Nifedipine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Nifine C.C tablet 30mg?

• Take one tablet daily at the same time, usually in the morning
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush, chew, or split it
• Take consistently with or without food as advised by your doctor
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice, as this can worsen chest pain
• Monitor blood pressure regularly while on this medicine

Drug Interactions

• Grapefruit juice: Significantly raises nifedipine blood levels and increases side effect risk.
• Beta blockers: Combining can increase the risk of low blood pressure and heart rhythm changes.
• Other blood pressure medicines: Using together can cause blood pressure to drop too low.
• Rifampicin: Reduces nifedipine effectiveness by speeding up its breakdown in the liver.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood pressure: Can cause dizziness or fainting, especially when starting treatment or standing up quickly.
• Swelling: Ankle and leg swelling is a known effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.
• Heart conditions: Should be used cautiously in people with severe aortic stenosis or unstable angina.
• Grapefruit interaction: Grapefruit juice can raise nifedipine levels in the blood to unsafe amounts.
• Liver impairment: People with liver disease may need a lower dose since the drug is processed by the liver.

Nifine Cc Side Effects

Some side effects are common when starting nifedipine and often ease with continued use.

• Headache
• Flushing or warmth in the face
• Ankle or leg swelling
• Dizziness
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Gum swelling with long term use

Seek medical attention for chest pain that worsens, fainting, or severe swelling.

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30°C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children.