Epilat Retard 20 mg 20 tablets

Epilat Retard 20 mg 20 tablets

Compound:

Each tablet contains:

Nifedipine 20 mg

Auxiliary components:

Lactose monohydrate, starch, povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, pure ethanol, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, methanol.

Properties:

Selective calcium channel blocker class II, dihydropyridine derivative. It inhibits the entry of calcium into cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells. It has antianginal and hypotensive effects. Reduces the tone of vascular smooth muscle. It dilates the coronary and peripheral arteries, reduces peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure and slightly – myocardial contractility, reduces afterload and myocardial oxygen demand. Improves coronary blood flow. Virtually no antiarrhythmic activity. Does not inhibit myocardial conduction.

Indications:

Prevention of angina attacks (including vasospastic angina), in some cases – relief of angina attacks; arterial hypertension, hypertensive crises; Raynaud’s disease.

Dosage and administration:

Take the tablet inside, without chewing, with a glass of water.

Adults: 1 tablet (20 mg) every 12 hours. In some cases, appoint 40 mg every 12 hours.

Contraindications:

Arterial hypotension (systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg), collapse, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, severe aortic stenosis; hypersensitivity to nifedipine.

Precautionary measures:

Nifedipine should only be used in a clinical setting under the strict supervision of a physician in acute myocardial infarction, severe cerebrovascular accident, diabetes mellitus, impaired liver and kidney function, in malignant arterial hypertension and hypovolemia, as well as in patients on hemodialysis. In patients with impaired liver and / or kidney function, high doses of nifedipine should be avoided. Elderly patients are more likely to have reduced cerebral blood flow due to severe peripheral vasodilation.

Side effects:

The most common side effects include hot flashes, peripheral edema, dizziness, headache, heartburn, and nausea.

Storage method:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.

Package:

Cardboard box contains 2 blisters of 10 tablets, paper instructions.