NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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Uses of Nitrepin Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Nitrepin Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Nitrepin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nitrepin

Ankle swelling
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Palpitations

How to use Nitrepin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is to be taken with food.

How Nitrepin Tablet works

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it treats to normalize the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET

₹3.27/Tablet

Cardif 20mg Tablet

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₹0.62/tablet

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Quick tips

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

FAQs

How long does it take for NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET to show its effect?

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET starts working on the day you start taking it. However, it may take up to 2 weeks to notice the full benefits of NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. Since there are usually no symptoms of hypertension, you may not notice any difference unless you get your blood pressure checked. Keep taking this medicine regularly as advised by your doctor and keep a track of your blood pressure.

It has been six months since I started taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET and my blood pressure is under control. Can I stop taking it now?

No, continue taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.

I have been told that I have to take NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take it. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even lifelong. NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Should I take NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET in the morning or at night?

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.

I have developed swelling over my ankles after using NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. What should I do?

NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Do I need to change my diet while using NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking NITREPIN 20 MG TABLET. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

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