Depin 10 Mg

Depin 10 Mg

Depin 10 Mg is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Depin 10 Mg is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain).

Depin 10 Mg may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Drug = Nifedipine

Strength = 10 Mg

Manufacturer = Zydus Cadila

How To Take

Take Depin 10 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Depin 10 Mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Depin 10 Mg

Depin 5 Mg

Depin Retard 20 Mg

Depin R 10 Mg

Side Effects

Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

Dizziness

Headache

Muscle cramps

Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

Chest congestion

Irregular breathing

Pale skin

Nausea or vomiting

Belching

Indigestion

Abnormal ejaculation

Trouble sleeping

Warning

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, blood vessel problems, recent heart attack, irregular heartbeat; low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, swelling in the extremities, fluid in lungs, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Uses

Depin 10 Mg is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Depin 10 Mg belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Depin 10 Mg must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of Depin 10 Mg (such as the long-acting tablets).