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Nitrendipine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information about Nitrendipine

Generic Name : Nitrendipine
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Nitrendipine are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.
You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.


ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives

Trade Names/Brand Names of Nitrendipine

India :

International :


Balodipine, Balotein, Baylotensin, Bayniroad, Bayotensin, Baypresol, Baypress, Caltren, Cardiazem, Cenipres, Cobatensin, Crivion, Dosperopin, Downtensine, Ecatelisin, Ellenal, Enit , Farnitran, Gericin, Grifonitren, Hiperdipina, Hishiromin, Issopres, Jutapress, Leonitren, Lisba, Lostradyl, Lusopress, Nelconil, Nidrel, Nifecard, Nilzipin, Niprina, Nirapel, Nitensum, Nitopress, Nitotelocin, Nitregamma, Nitren Lich, Nitren-acis, Nitrenal, Nitrend KSK, Nitrendilat, Nitrendipin AbZ, Nitrendipin AL, Nitrendipin Aristo, Nitrendipin Basics, Nitrendipin Heumann, Nitrendipin Jenapharm, Nitrendipin Sandoz, Nitrendipin Stada, Nitrendipin, Nitrendipina Rowe, Nitrendipin-CT, Nitrendipine Mylan, Nitrendipine Xinhua Pharm, Nitrendipino Stada, Nitrepin, Nitresan, Potional, Pressodipin, Shetlazorna, Tensogradal, Tepanil, Ufocard, Unipress, Vastensium, Vipres

Why is Nitrendipine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure.

When should Nitrendipine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with chest pain, recent heart attack, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What is the dosage of Nitrendipine?

Adult: Oral- The recommended dose is 20 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses; up to 20 mg twice daily if needed to control resistant HTN.

How should Nitrendipine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Nitrendipine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver impairment and in elderly.

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

• Avoid grapefruit intake while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Nitrendipine?

Heart- Low blood pressure, palpitation, flushing, fast heart rate, chest pain and heart attack.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, tingling, irritability and weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, abdominal bloating and diarrhea.
Miscellaneous- Muscle/joint pain, breathing problem, blood count changes, increased urination, severe allergic reactions, abnormal liver function tests.

What are the other precautions for Nitrendipine?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Nitrendipine?

Store it at room temperature and protect from light.
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