Adalat CC

Common use

Adalat CC is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or angina (chest pain). Adalat CC belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Dosage and direction

Take Adalat CC exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Take the tablet on an empty stomach.

Precautions

To make sure Adalat CC is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: a heart attack; very low blood pressure; severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart (aortic stenosis); congestive heart failure; cirrhosis or other liver disease; kidney disease; or diabetes.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while using nifedipine.

Contraindications

You should not use Adalat CC if you are allergic to nifedipine. You may not be able to use nifedipine if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
You should not use Adalat CC if you have severe coronary artery disease, or if you have had a heart attack within the past 2 weeks.

Possible side effect

Common Adalat CC side effects may include: swelling; flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); headache, dizziness; nausea, heartburn; or feeling weak or tired.

Drug interaction

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Adalat CC. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use: St. John's wort; an antibiotic - rifabutin, rifampin; or seizure medicine - carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin.

Missed dose

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include irregular heartbeats, severe dizziness, or fainting.

Storage

Store in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep away from children and pets.