What is Adalat XL?
Adalat XL is used to treat chest pain (angina). It can help prevent chest pain from occurring which allows for a better quality of life. Chest pain is always concerning and may prevent you from engaging in activities such as exercise.
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What is the dosage of Adalat XL?
The tablets are taken orally usually 3 times a day depending on your doctor’s directions. You should take your dose around the time every day to prevent angina. It is not able to treat chest pain once it occurs.
Do not chew, split or crush the tablets. The extended release tablet will not work properly unless they are swallowed whole. Advise your doctor if you have difficulty swallowing the pills.
Always take this as directed by your doctor. Your dose is based on your age, weight weight and history of treatment. They may need to adjust your dose to provide the best therapeutic benefit.
How Adalat XL works?
It is classified as a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow easily throughout the body.
What are the side effects of Adalat XL?
This is not a complete list of potential side effects of Adalat XL. You may experience side effects that are not listed here. Report side effects to your doctor or pharmacist. If you find them unmanageable, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
By prescribing Adalat XL, your doctor has determined that the benefits outweigh the potential adverse reactions. We also have a pharmacist that can provide counseling when you buy Adalat XL online.
- difficult, fast, or noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
- headache
- coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- tingling of the hands or feet
- mood changes
- troubled breathing
- full feeling
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- sweating
- leg cramps or pain
- fever
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- difficult or labored breathing
- Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- chest congestion
- trouble sleeping
- Abnormal ejaculation
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- inability to have or keep an erection
- increased need to urinate
- decreased urine output
- chills
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- decreased sexual performance or desire
- sneezing
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
- nervousness
What are the precautions and warnings of Adalat XL?
Always read and understand the medication guide provided with the product before you begin taking treatment. When you buy Adalat XL online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
This may not be safe to use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. They need to determine if it will harm an unborn baby or pass on breastmilk.
You should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking adjacent products. They make the medication more potent and can increase your risk of effects of nifedipine. Higher doses of Nifedipine can increase your risk of heart attack.
Some medical conditions may prevent Adalat XL from working properly, or the medication may make your condition worse. Advise your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or kidney or liver problems.
Talk to your doctor if you do not notice an improvement or if your condition grows worse.
What are the drug interactions with Adalat XL?
The following drugs are known to interact with Adalat XL. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible drug interactions. It is important to disclose all your current vitamins, supplements, OTC drugs, herbal products and anything including prescription medicines. You should also advise your doctor or dentist before surgery.
Your doctor needs this information to prevent allergic reactions or adverse effects. They may have to determine if the interaction is worth the benefit of using both drugs.
- Rifapentine
- Dexamethasone
- Telaprevir
- Itraconazole
- Idelalisib
- Conivaptan
- Saquinavir
- Amobarbital
- Ceritinib
- Lopinavir
- Clopidogrel
- Butabarbital
- Prednisone
- Clarithromycin
- Oxcarbazepine
- Rufinamide
- Epirubicin
- Rifampin
- Fosphenytoin
- Pentobarbital
- Mibefradil
- Pioglitazone
- Nevirapine
- Boceprevir
- Abametapir
- Netupitant
- Bosentan
- Clobazam
- Ritonavir
- Nafcillin
Which is a generic medicine of Adalat XL?
The generic equivalent is Nifedipine XL. It is more affordable than the brand product and it is equally safe and effective.
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Adalat XL FAQs
How to pronounce nifedipine?
It is pronounced :nuh·feh·duh·peen”.
Can you take nifedipine and amlodipine together?
If you are prescribed both drugs they are safe to use together. Your doctor will advise you on how to best take your prescriptions.
How long does nifedipine stay in the body?
The half life of the drug is approximately 2 hours. It should take 10 hours for the body to eliminate the drug from your system.
Does nifedipine cause weight gain?
It can cause weight gain by retaining fluid in the body. This can be reversed by a dosing change or stopping treatment with the drug.
Can nifedipine cause erectile dysfunction?
It will not. Individuals taking calcium channel blockers are as likely to have erectile dysfunction as those that do not take these types of drugs.