What Nifedipine 30 mg Sustained-Release Tablets Are Used For
Nifedipine extended-release tablets 30 mg are basically used in the treatment of hypertension.
1. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
2. Chest Pain (Angina)
How to Take a Nifedipine 30 mg Sustained Release Tablet?
For High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
For Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris)
Switching from Other Heart Medicines
Drug Interactions
How Long to Take It
Group | Adjustment Needed? | Notes |
Elderly (65+) | No | No dose change is needed based on age alone. |
Kidney Problems | No | Safe to use without changing the dose. |
Possible Side Effects of Nifedipine 30 mg Sustained-Release Tablet.
Nervous System
Common: Headache
Uncommon: Dizziness, migraine, shaky hands
Rare: Tingling or numbness
Not Known: Drowsiness, reduced sensation
Heart & Blood Vessels
Common: Swelling in legs or feet (edema), widening of blood vessels
Uncommon: Fast heartbeat, feeling your heart race, low blood pressure, fainting
Not Known: Chest pain (angina)
General Feelings
Common: Feeling unwell
Uncommon: General pain, chills
Immune System
Uncommon: Allergic reactions, swelling (including throat swelling*)
Rare: Itchy skin, rash, hives
Not Known: Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Mental Health
Uncommon: Anxiety, trouble sleeping
Not Known: Depression
Eyes
Uncommon: Blurred or changed vision
Not Known: Eye pain
Muscles & Joints
Uncommon: Joint swelling, muscle cramps
Not Known: Nosebleeds, stuffy nose
Digestive System
Common: Constipation
Uncommon: Stomach pain, nausea, indigestion, gas, dry mouth
Rare: Gum overgrowth
Not Known: Vomiting, difficulty swallowing, intestinal blockage or ulcers
Liver
Uncommon: Temporary rise in liver enzymes (seen in blood tests)
Skin
Uncommon: Redness
Rare: Rash, itching, hives
Not Known: Severe skin reactions, purple spots, sun sensitivity
Kidneys & Urinary System
Uncommon: Frequent urination, pain while urinating
Reproductive System
Uncommon: Erectile dysfunction
Blood Disorders
Not Known: Low white blood cell count (can affect immunity), high blood sugar
Special Warnings
Throat swelling (larynx edema) can be life-threatening.
In dialysis patients with severe high blood pressure and low blood volume, a sharp drop in blood pressure may occur.
Rare digestive blockages (called bezoars) may happen and sometimes need surgery.
Precautions while taking Nifedipine 30 mg sustained-release tablet.
If you’re taking any of these, your doctor may need to adjust your dose and monitor your blood pressure.
Store below 30°C.
Keep out of reach of children.
3×10 Alu/PVC Blister
Nifedipine 30 mg sustained release The tablet is available in an Alu/PVC blister of 10 tablets.
Such 3 blisters in a unit carton with a package insert.
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