Nifecure 20 mg tabl. #100
Manufacturer: Unicure pharmaceutical, Nigeria
Composition: nifedipine 20.0 mg
What is Nifecure and what is it used for?
Nifecure is a brand name for nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, stable angina, and vasospastic angina.
How does Nifecure work?
Nifedipine blocks calcium flow into heart and blood vessel cells, causing vasodilation, improved blood flow, and reduced coronary spasms.
How is Nifecure absorbed and eliminated?
Nifecure is rapidly and completely absorbed, highly bound to plasma proteins, and eliminated primarily through urine with a half-life of 2 hours.
What are the contraindications for Nifecure?
Nifecure is contraindicated in patients with low blood pressure, severe aortic valve stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, porphyria, and hypersensitivity to nifedipine.
What are the precautions to take when using Nifecure?
Use caution in patients with congestive heart failure, liver insufficiency, diabetes, and severe obstructive coronary disease.
Can Nifecure be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Nifecure use during pregnancy is not recommended due to lack of safety data. It is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
How does Nifecure interact with other medications?
Nifecure can interact with various medications, including antihypertensive drugs, beta-blockers, nitrates, digoxin, phenytoin, ciclosporin, cimetidine, fentanyl, quinidine, and theophylline.
What are the common side effects of Nifecure?
Common side effects include peripheral edema, headache, flushing, heat sensation, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, and nausea. Less common side effects include retrosternal pain, cardiac decompensation, gingival hyperplasia, cramps, and diarrhea.
What happens in case of Nifecure overdose?
Nifecure overdose can cause severe hypotension. Treatment includes standard measures to eliminate the drug from the body and monitoring vital signs.
What are the dosage and administration instructions for Nifecure?
Dosage is individualized, typically starting at 30-60mg daily. Tablets should be swallowed whole and not divided, crushed, or bitten.
Where can I find more information about Nifecure?
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or the patient information leaflet for more information about Nifecure.
What is the price of Nifecure 20 mg tabl. #100?
The price of Nifecure 20 mg tabl. #100 is ₦ 812.50, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application