Nifedipine extended-release tablets (II) should be taken whole with water after meals, and the interval between doses should be not less than 4 hours.
Nifedipine extended-release tablets (II) are calcium channel blockers. The exact time of administration should be chosen according to the fluctuating level of blood pressure. Nifedipine extended-release tablets should normally be taken once in the early morning before breakfast, on an empty stomach, to cover the peak blood pressure hours of 8-10 am. Another dose of nifedipine extended-release tablets should also be taken at around 4 p.m., thus controlling blood pressure during the night and controlling the next day’s morning peak blood pressure, with particular patients needing to increase, decrease, as well as adjust the use of the drug, which should be tailored to the individual.
Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets (II) causes vasodilation, thus lowering blood pressure and increasing coronary blood supply. It is used for exertional angina pectoris, variant angina pectoris, and essential hypertension, which can cause adverse reactions such as redness and swelling of the upper and lower extremities, headache, red face, abdominal distension, and elevated transaminases. Unstable angina, taking rifampicin, pregnant women are prohibited.
Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets (II) is a prescription drug and has certain side effects.